*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, July 28, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Interview with Jeff Kukowski, SecureAuth <#m_-2432938868040146277_0071338> - SpaceX Plans Falcon Heavy Launch In November <#m_-2432938868040146277_0071343> - SpaceX Raises $350M More, Is Now Worth Around $21 Billion <#m_-2432938868040146277_0071339> - Sienna Biopharmaceuticals Sees IPO Bump In First Day Of Trading <#m_-2432938868040146277_0071342> - The Gores Group Buys AMI Entertainment <#m_-2432938868040146277_0071340> - CrowdStrike Rolls Out Cybersecurity Search Engine <#m_-2432938868040146277_0071341> - Within Gets $40M For Virtual, Augmented Reality <#m_-2432938868040146277_0071336> *Marketplace* - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_-2432938868040146277_ad723> - Neohire South <#m_-2432938868040146277_ad720> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-2432938868040146277_ad717> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-2432938868040146277_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-2432938868040146277_ad694> - Project X – New Design Focused Accelerator in Los Angeles <#m_-2432938868040146277_ad655> *Friday, July 28, 2017* *Interview with Jeff Kukowski, SecureAuth* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071338.html> In a world where there seems likes there is a major, security breach every day, where usernames and passwords are just not enough because they keep getting stolen, and where hackers have even started to hijack people's mobile phones to break into accounts, what do you do? Irvine-based SecureAuth (www.secureauth.com) has its own approach and opinions on what ought to be done. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071338.html> ) *SpaceX Plans Falcon Heavy Launch In November* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071343.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX is planning the maiden launch of its Falcon Heavy rockets in November, according to Elon Musk. Details on that launch have not yet been announced. The Falcon Heavy will be the largest, rocket to be created since the Saturn V moon rocket, which was last launched in 1973, and according to SpaceX will deliver more than twice the payload of the largest rocket now available, the Delta IV Heavy. SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is made up of three, Falcon 9 rocket cores. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071343.html>) *SpaceX Raises $350M More, Is Now Worth Around $21 Billion* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071339.html> Hawthorne-based *SpaceX <http://www.spacex.com>* has just raised $350M more in new funding, according to regulatory filings, which reportedly values the company at around $21 billion <https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/technology/spacex-is-now-one-of-the-worlds-most-valuable-privately-held-companies.html>. Details of the funding have not been announced by SpaceX. SpaceX has previously raised funding from Fidelity, Google, Founders Fund, and DFJ.( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071339.html>) *Sienna Biopharmaceuticals Sees IPO Bump In First Day Of Trading* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071342.html> Westlake Village-based *Sienna Biopharmaceuticals <http://www.siennabio.com>* saw a healthy bump on its firs tday of trading as a public company, closing at $19.25 per share, or up 28.33 percent. Sienna, which debuted on Thursday as SNNA on the NASDAQ Global Market, had priced at $15.00 per share on Wednesday evening. Sienna Biopharmaceuticals is venture backed by ARCH Venture Partners, Partner Fund, and Fidelity. The company is developing aesthetic medicine products.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071342.html>) *The Gores Group Buys AMI Entertainment* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071340.html> Los Angeles-based private equity investor *The Gores Group* said on Thursday afternoon that it has acquired *AMI Entertainment*, a maker of digital jukeboxes and video systems, which are installed in bars, restaurants, and other locations. AMI Entertainment was founded in 1909, as the National Automatic Music Co. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Gores Group said it acquired AMI through its Small Capitalization Partners investment fund.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071340.html>) *CrowdStrike Rolls Out Cybersecurity Search Engine* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071341.html> Irvine-based CrowdStrike, which develops endpoint protection software, said earlier this week that it has launched a new search engine for cybersecurity data, called CrowdStrike Falcon Search Engine. The company specifically said it has launched a new, malware search component within the tool, CrowdStrike Falcon MalQuery, which it says gives its customers access to more than 560TB of malware for use in malware research. Pricing on the new offering was not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071341.html>) *Within Gets $40M For Virtual, Augmented Reality* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071336.html> Los Angeles-based *Within <https://with.in>*, a distributor of virtual reality and augmented reality films, said Wednesday that it has raised $40M in a Series B funding round. The funding was led by Temasek and Emerson Collective, and also included WPP, Macro Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, 21st Century Fox, and Raine Ventures. Within's CEO is Chris Milk. The company says its sister company is the VR production house Here Be Dragons. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=86729>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071336.html>) *Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <http://www.keyinfo.com/braas-free-trial/>* Right now, sign up for 2 months FREE Cloud Backup and Recovery services with KeyCloud. 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We apply years of industry experience to assess and curate our talent pool - connecting only top-notch tech candidates with the most exciting startups in the industry. Whether you’re building your team or searching for a job you love, we want to understand your unique needs and goals to create an incredible fit for your future. http://www.neohiresouth.com *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *Square 1 Bank <http://www.square1bank.com>* Square 1 Bank is a division of Pacific Western Bank, a Los Angeles-based commercial bank with over $21 billion in assets. A full service financial services partner to entrepreneurs and their investors, Square 1 provides clients flexible resources and attentive service to help their companies grow. Square 1 offers a broad range of venture debt, treasury and cash management solutions through offices in top innovation centers: Atlanta, Austin, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Durham, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, DC. Pacific Western Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW). 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Project X is a business unit of the Los Angeles based digital agency La Visual. UX/UI strategy, rapid-prototyping and design, world-class branding, product strategy & design, testing, rollout strategies, mentorship, and access to exclusive funding. Don't be shy. Hit us up and we will talk about your next startup. Drop us a line // See how we can help you: [email protected] Check it out here // http://lavisual.com/projectx ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-2432938868040146277_funding>* 7/27/17 Within <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86729> Los Angeles $40.00 M 7/25/17 Greenlots <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86589> Los Angeles $0.00 M 7/25/17 Emagispace <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86593> Los Angeles $4.20 M 7/25/17 PerimeterX <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86594> San Mateo $23.00 M 7/25/17 Site1001 <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86596> San Clemente $6.00 M 7/25/17 Rebound Therapeutics Corp <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86590> Irvine $16.50 M 7/24/17 Allegro Opthamics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86583> San Juan Capistrano $10.70 M 7/20/17 SkySafe, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86463> San Diego $11.50 M 7/19/17 Brain Corporation <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86454> San Diego $114.00 M 7/18/17 Oben, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86449> Pasadena $5.00 M 7/18/17 Workato <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86728> Cupertino $10.00 M 7/17/17 AdQuick <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86130> Los Angeles $1.10 M 7/17/17 Collectly <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86131> Walnut $1.80 M 7/17/17 Awake Security <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86132> Mountain View $30.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 -- *TEDxUCLA Salon: From Struggle toSuccess* TEDxUCLA Salon: From Struggle to Success TEDxUCLA Salon How do you turn struggles into success in the field of technology? How do you succeed as a female in a male-driven industry? How can government catch up with the rapid growth in technology? Join us as we explore these hot topics and learn from experts in the field. Meet the TEDxUCLA Salon Speakers: • Megan Fillinich, Chief Technology Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center. • Kimberly Jo, Associate Chief Information Officer, County of Los Angeles. • Jody Mulkey, Chief Technology Officer, Ticketmaster Moderated/Hosted by: by Jeanne Holm, Assistant General manager and Deputy CIO of County of Los Angeles and Bruce Huang, Founding Director of UCLAx Silicon Beach Innovation lab When: Monday, July 31st, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00pm Where: UCLA Extension Gayley Center 1145 Gayley Ave. Room 121. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25840 July 31, Los Angeles -- *TEDxUCLA Salon: From Struggle toSuccess* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25853 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, Westlake Village -- *ACG 101 Annual Summer Social* ACG 101 Annual Summer Social. Join ACG 101and ACG 101's Women in Corporate Growth on the evening of August 3rd at the beautiful Westlake Village Inn Stonehaus for our annual Summer Social. This always-popular annual gathering brings together ACG members, friends, past program presenters and other special guests. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25826 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 4, Los Angeles -- *Startup Game Changers Panel - Los Angeles2017* Startup Game Changers Panel - Los Angeles 2017. Startup fundraising can be an arduous journey. Wouldn’t it be easier if you had your own team of guides to help you along your way? Team startup to the rescue! Our team of VCs, financial consultants, bankers, and lawyers has collectively helped walk thousands of companies down the fundraising path — from identifying the best funding source to negotiating the best terms. Now we’d like to share our common wisdom with you, to help take some of the pain and confusion out of the fundraising process. Join us for this 2-hour session during which we’ll cover: The process of a raise Pre-money and post-money valuation Understanding dilution Negotiating your best VC deal Term sheets: what you need to know And more! Our distinguished panelists for this event are: Moderator: Caroline Cherkassky, Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP Panelists: Peter Moon, Square 1 Bank Chris Fitzjarrald, Trinet Rudy Barthelemy, Early Growth Financial Services Doug Sills, Moonshots Capital Frank Grant, Interstate VC Alex Rubalcava, Stage Venture Partners Virginia Schmitt, B Capital Group Come prepared to ask questions, to network, and to learn how to take your startup to the next level.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25846 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25805 August 11, Pasadena -- *How to Network with Investors* How to Network with Investors. Friday Coffee Meet Up. ow to network with investors – the right way. What does that mean? It means knowing what not to do in front of potential investors and how to maximize your potential at networking events. During this presentation you’ll learn about how investors think and how to navigate in their world. You’ll be able to identify and attend the right events for your startup and set achievable networking goals for each event. You’ll work on some good examples of elevator pitches and other strategies for making the most out of each networking event you attend. Finally, you’ll learn how to follow up after the event. Speaker: Matt Crowley. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25827 August 18, San Diego -- *Bootstrappers Breakfast - SanDiego* Bootstrappers Breakfast - San Diego. Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. * Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25844 August 21, San Diego -- *Gartner Catalyst Conference 2017* Gartner Catalyst Conference 2017. August 21 - 24, 2017 Built on forward-thinking Gartner for Technical Professionals (GTP) research, Gartner Catalyst Conference gives you hands-on, how-to advice and practical solutions across a broad range of technical topics. Through six conference tracks and four “journeys” tailored to specific roles, you’ll learn how to: Build data and analytics architectures Leverage DevOps to increase data center agility Create scalable security and identity architectures Develop innovative software architectures and practices Formulate and execute your IoT strategy Make sense of blockchain and how to use it Understand the impact of AI and machine learning Take mobility from strategy to execution Achieve digital workplace productivity Explore public and hybrid cloud strategies and cloud-native solutions. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25849 August 24, Los Angeles -- *XMAS In August* XMAS In August/ Get in front of LA media in one amazing night of demo's at XMAS in August. Early bird registration ends on July 13th. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25842 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs Product Engineer I <http:///showjob.php?id=5697> Aerovironment Head of CRM Marketing <http:///showjob.php?id=5696> Thrive Market Accounts Payable Specialist <http:///showjob.php?id=5695> Snap Inc. Hardware Development Manager <http:///showjob.php?id=5694> SpaceX Cloud Management Architect <http:///showjob.php?id=5693> Withheld CFO <http:///showjob.php?id=5692> Tech Startup Engineering Mgr, Electrical Hardware. Aerospace. Valencia <http:///showjob.php?id=5691> withheld Sr. DevOps Engineer near Hollywood, CA at Awesome Startup <http:///showjob.php?id=5690> ZestFinance Director, Product Management, Video <http:///showjob.php?id=5689> OpenX Vice President, Investor Relations <http:///showjob.php?id=5688> Rubicon Project Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting <http:///showjob.php?id=5687> Snap Inc. Development Test Engineer <http:///showjob.php?id=5686> SpaceX Quality Assurance Engineer <http:///showjob.php?id=5685> Leaf Group Associate Recruiter <http:///showjob.php?id=5684> Safire Partners Senior Product Development Manager <http:///showjob.php?id=5680> Belkin ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Silicon Valley Bank (http://www.svb.com). Make next happen now. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Safire Partners (http://www.safirepartners.com). Los Angeles-based executive search for emerging growth companies Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (http://www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. 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