*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, July 24, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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For nearly twenty years, California's industry-leading tech firms have turned to Binary Pulse for their demand-generating strategies and programs. Our services include: -- Demand Generation Planning and Execution -- Content Strategies & Editorial Calendar Management -- Marketing Automation Systems and Administration -- Channel Program Development -- Web Site Design & Development -- Corporate and Product Branding -- Video Production and Marketing -- Whitepaper Authoring and Syndication -- Social Media Marketing Please visit us at http://www.binarypulse.com to learn more or give us a call at 949-336-7400. *How Phyn Is Bringing The World Of High Tech To Water Conservation, With Ryan Kim* <http:///fullstory/0071263.html> The world of plumbing is not known for its high tech products. However, that makes it an area ripe for technology innovation. We spoke this morning with a Los Angeles startup, Phyn (www.phyn.com)--which recently spun out of Belkin in a joint venture with Uponor--to talk about the company's water monitoring devices, which apply some remarkably sophisticated research and computer technology to monitor the usage of all of a home's water--all through monitoring a single water pipe. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071263.html>) *Internet Brands Buys WebMD For $2.8 Billion* <http:///fullstory/0071268.html> El Segundo-based Internet Brands, which is owned by private equity investor KKR, agreed this morning to acquire WebMD in a deal worth approximately $2.8 billion. According to WebMD, Internet Brands will pay $66.50 per share in cash for all of the outstanding shares of WebMD common stock. The deal is expected to close in Q4 of 2017. WebMD operates a popular online health information site. Internet Brands is run by CEO Bob Brisco. KKR acquired Internet Brands in 2014. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071268.html>) *eFFECTOR Therapeutics Raises $38.6M* <http:///fullstory/0071264.html> San Diego-based eFFECTOR Therapeutics, a developer of treatments for cancer, has raised $38.6M in a Series C funding round, the company announced this morning. The funding was led by Pfizer Venture Investments (PVI), and also included Alexandria Venture Investments, along with U.S. Venture Partners, Abingworth, Novartis Venture Fund, SR One, The Column Group, Altitude Life Science Ventures, Sectoral Asset Management, Abbvie Biotech Ventures, BioMed Ventures, and Astellas Ventures. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86582>)(More... <http:///fullstory/0071264.html>) *Allegro Opthalmics Finds $10.7M In Funding* <http:///fullstory/0071266.html> San Juan Capistrano-based *Allegro Opthalmics <http://www.allegroeye.com/>*, a developer of drug treaments for treating diabetic macular edema (DME) and vitreomacular traction (VMT), said today that it has raised $10.7M in an equity funding round. Source of the new funding injection was not announced. According to Allegro, the new funding goes to complete multiple Phase 2 clinical trials and prepare for Phase 3 studies. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=42747>)(More... <http:///fullstory/0071266.html>) *MabVax Therapeutics On The Block, Seeks Buyer* <http:///fullstory/0071265.html> San Diego-based drug development company MabVax Therapeutics announced this morning that its board has authorized the company to explore "strategic alternatives", and will engage an independent, financial advisory firm to assist in "exploring and evaluating strategic options with the goal of maximizing shareholder value." MabVax is in the midst of developing treatments aimed at pancreatic, colon and lung cancers. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071265.html>) *AutoMobility LA Dangles $200,000 In Prizes For Auto Startups* <http:///fullstory/0071267.html> AutoMobility LA, the high tech-, connected-car focused event which is part of the LA Auto Show, said it is running a startup competition which will over up prizes worth over $200,000 at its 2017 Top Ten Automotive Startups Competition. The deadline for the competition is August 11th. The top prizes include $120,000 in credits for Microsoft Azure and an opportunity to attend the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) held on Sir Richard Branson's private estate, Necker Island. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071267.html>) *Cinq Music Raises $20M In Series B* <http:///fullstory/0071262.html> Los Angeles-based *Cinq Music <http://www.cinqmusic.com>*, a data-driven record label, distribution, and rights management company, has received $20M in a Series B funding, according to funding provider GoDigital Media Group. According to the two, Cinq Music will use the funding to purchase music rights, both masters and publishing, and to further expand internationally. Cinq Music primarly has focused on Latin music.(More... <http:///fullstory/0071262.html>) *Napkin Adds Spanish To Financial Literacy Site* <http:///fullstory/0071261.html> Los Angeles-based Napkin, which provides easy-to-understand, financial literacy materials, has rolled out a Spanish language version of is site, the company said on Friday. Napkin offers up one-page, highly graphical explanations of difficult-to-understand financial concepts, helping its users better understand such financial concepts as banking, mortgages, FICO scores, title insurance, refinancing, and much, much more. (More... <http:///fullstory/0071261.html>) *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. 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Global Ventures Summit Pre-Event Mixer. Connect with the founders of the Global Ventures Summit with special guests from Silicon Valley's venture capital funds and LA's social media influencers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25801 July 24, Los Angeles -- *Diversity and Inclusion Summit* Diversity and Inclusion Summit. Los Angeles Business Journal. Join the Los Angeles Business Journal for a morning of panel discussions featuring companies and individuals who have shown an exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in business leadership. You will have the opportunity to learn from the managers and executives who have shown the ability to develop and lead an increasingly diverse workforce and client base to achieve company goals. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25820 July 26, La Jolla -- *San Diego Venture Group Summer Social* San Diego Venture Group Summer Social. Join the party to end the summer with 500+ of your SDVG friends! Spend an afternoon at the beautiful Scripps Seaside Forum and join SDVG for our Summer Social Beer Bash! Sample some of San Diego’s best craft brews, along with plenty of great food, wine, spirits, live band, and La Jolla sunset. You work hard, so take a couple hours off! Bring the whole office and make it your end of the summer party! This is a purely fun networking event with food, drink, and entertainment. Shoes Not Required. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25794 July 26, Thousand Oaks -- *Startup Demo Competition* Startup Demo Competition. 805 Startups is partnering with the City of Thousand Oaks to hold a startup demo competition at their beautiful Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The selected startups will present in front of an audience of 400 people from across Southern California and to a panel of judges made up of ACTIVE startup investors (angels & VCs). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25823 July 26, Los Angeles -- *Launching Your Product in the New Realityof Retail (MAKE IT)* Launching Your Product in the New Reality of Retail (MAKE IT). If you have a consumer product, planning and executing your launch is critical to thrive–or even just survive–in today’s repidly changing landscape of retail. From pricing and packaging to customer engagement and the order you approach each channel, everything matters. Hear war stories and learn hard-earned tips from experts that are living it today. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25767 July 27, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25719 July 27, Westlake Village -- *How Best Should an Engineer Run BothProduct Development and Delivery* Chad Fulk Senior Principal Operations Engineer at Raytheon. IEEE Buenaventura. How Best Should an Engineer Run Both Product Development and Delivery on Ultra-High Performance Electro-Optic SCAs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25824 July 27, Los Angeles -- *Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT* Mobile Lava - Latest Trends in IoT. Panel includes Anthony Gonzalez, Fitguard.me; Gabe Grifoni, Rufus Labs; Robert L. Kay, Elite Engineering; Jeremy Wall, Lumenus. Moderated by Barbara Bickham. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25814 July 28, Van Nuys -- *Coffee's for Closer's - LA* Coffee Is For Closers. Whether you are in Product sales, Direct Sales, Services Sales or Real Estate we will show you how to close all those transactions. "The Closer Room" is a workshop like no other. Where we will teach you the skills you need and put them into action immediately. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25819 July 30, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25795 July 31, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25796 August 1, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25797 August 2, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25798 August 3, Los Angeles -- *SIGGRAPH 2017* SIGGRAPH 2017. The annual SIGGRAPH conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques, including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of companies from around the world. The conference also hosts the international SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival, showcasing works from the world's most innovative and accomplished digital film and video creators. Juried and curated content includes outstanding achievements in time-based art, scientific visualization, visual effects, real-time graphics, and narrative shorts. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25799 August 5, Los Angeles -- *Big Data Day LA* Big Data Day LA 2017. Big Data Day LA is the largest of its kind, and completely free, Big Data conference in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors and speakers, Big Data Day LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25770 August 5, Los Angeles -- *Big Data Day LA* Big Data Day LA 2017. Big Data Day LA is the largest of its kind, and completely free, Big Data conference in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors and speakers, Big Data Day LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. 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