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That's simple -- it's a combination of our sponsors and YOU. How can YOU make sure you continue to get news on Southern California's technology industry? By becoming a member of socaltech! Not only do you get to support our news coverage, but you also get access to our big database of Southern California companies, venture investors, service providers, and deal information, and many other resources. We are relying on YOU! Join today at http://www.socaltech.com/Membership *Verdezyne Breaks Ground On New Plant In Malaysia* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071360.html> Carlsbad-based synthetic biology developer Verdezyne announced this morning that it has broken ground on a new plant in Malaysia, which will produce renewable chemicals. According to Verdezyne, the plant is its first, commercial-scale renewable chemicals manufacturing facility. The facility will produce odecanedioic acid (DDDA), which the company explains is a 12-carbon diacid that is a component of many consumer products currently made from petroleum. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071360.html>) *SetPoint Medical Names VP* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071359.html> Valencia-based SetPoint Medical announced this morning that it has named Terry Bevirt as its new Vice President of Clinical Affairs. Bevirt was previously Senior Director, Head of Clinical Operations at Armagen, and also served at Amgen and Abbott Laboratories. SetPoint said Ms. Bevirt has more than 20 years of experience. SetPoint is venture backed by Morgenthaler Ventures, NEA, Topspin Partners, Medtronic, GlaxoSmithKline’s Action Potential Venture Capital Limited and Boston Scientific. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071359.html>) *ViaSat Extends Government In-Flight Broadband Contract* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071358.html> Carlsbad-based ViaSat said this morning that it has received an extension on an existing, U.S. government contract, to provide in-flight connectivity services for aircraft for senior leaders of the U.S. Government. ViaSat said the face value of the contract extension is $19.2M. The extension came with the United States Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The contract covers use of ViaSat's Ku- and Ka-band communications satellite network. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071358.html>) *Platinum Equity Buys Fischer Tech* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071356.html> Los Angeles-based private equity investor *Platinum Equity* said last week that it is buying Singapore-based *Fischer Tech Ltd.*, a manufacturer of high volume, precision engineering plastic components, in a deal worth approximately $111.7M. The two said that Platinum Equity would pay S$3.02 in cash per share of publicly traded Fischer Tech. Platinum Equity is merging Fischer Tech with Chinese company *Ying Sing Enterprises Limited*, which it acquired in 2015.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071356.html>) *NXT Robotics Names CEO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071357.html> San Diego-based autonomous robot developer NXT Robotics Corporation said last week that it has named Darin Andersen as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Andersen is the chairman and founder of industry group CyberTech, and previously had been COO of ESET, and had been at Norman Shark, a malware analysis company later acquired by Blue Coat Systems. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071357.html>) *Whisper Chops Staff* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071355.html> Venice, California-based *Whisper <http://whisper.sh/>*, which operates an app and website that lets users share anonymous thoughts--and combines that with other content--has reportedly laid off 20 percent of its staff, or 14 out of its 71 employees, according to a report <https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/28/whisper-layoffs/> on Friday. Whisper, led by Michael Hayward, has raised $61M in total funding.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071355.html>) *i.am+ Buys Wink* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071349.html> Hollywood-based *i.am+ <http://iamplus.com>*, the electronic device company founded by musical artist will.i.am, has acquired smart home products maker *Wink <https://www.wink.com>*, the companies said late Thursday. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Wink said that it the Wink app and Wink Hub will "continue to operate just as they have" and the acquisition will not change the Wink user experience.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071349.html>) *Oracle <http://www.oracle.com>* Oracle offers a comprehensive and fully integrated stack of cloud applications and platform services for small and mid-sized businesses. For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit www.oracle.com. 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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. 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Early bird registration ends on July 13th. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25842 August 30, Los Angeles -- *8th Annual Women in Green Forum* 8th Annual Women in Green Forum. Now in its 8th year, the Women In Green Forum is the largest conference of its kind. It highlights women’s impact on the environmental industry and has attracted a global audience from a wide range of sectors including government officials, corporate executives, academic researchers, technology developers, and clean tech financiers. From the White House to Fortune 500 company leaders, the Forum’s program features the environmental industry’s brightest and most innovative speakers. The 2017 program features a blend of interactive sessions, spotlight presentations, and curated tech demos around the theme "Innovate. Impact. Inspire." Throughout the day, each speaker will demonstrate how their innovations impacted their industries and inspired further environmental advances. 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