*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, August 16, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - NuORDER Raises $8M In Series B Funding <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071599> - Disney Launches Social Campaign To Back UN Program <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071601> - VIZIO Connects To Google Play Movies And TV In Canada <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071600> - Qualcomm Rolls Out Depth Sensing Camera Technology <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071603> - Menlo Micro Names New VP <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071602> - GoFundMe Shuts Down Campaigns For Charlottesville Suspect <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071596> - UCLA Extension Creates New Innovation Lab Program <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071593> - Grindr Launching Digital Magazine, INTO <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071587> - Dreamhost Fights DoJ Request For Anti-Trump Supporters Names <#m_-2968487852159911461_0071583> *Marketplace* - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_-2968487852159911461_ad723> - Neohire South <#m_-2968487852159911461_ad720> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-2968487852159911461_ad717> - Oracle <#m_-2968487852159911461_ad683> - Safire Partners Executive Search <#m_-2968487852159911461_ad677> *Wednesday, August 16, 2017* *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! Our supporters are featured on our website, and online service provider directory, as well as in our newsletter multiple times per week. It's a great way to both get the word out about your services, as well as support our news coverage of local companies across the tech industry! Contact [email protected] for details. *NuORDER Raises $8M In Series B Funding* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071599.html> Los Angeles-based NuORDER, a startup developing B2B, mobile e-commerce software, has raised $8M in a Series B funding, according to the company. The funding was led by Argentum, and also included Upfront Ventures, Greycroft Partners, Cowboy Ventures, Novel TMT & Box Group. As part of the funding, Argentum's Walter Barandiaran has joined the company's board of directors. NuORDER's CEO and co-founder is Heath Wells. According to the company, it has now raised $21.9M in total. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87124>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071599.html>) *Disney Launches Social Campaign To Back UN Program* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071601.html> Disney has just launched a big campaign, called #DreamBigPrincess, looking to raise $1M in a fundraising effort for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up program. According to Disney, the campaign celebrates inspiring stories from around the world, to encourage kids to dream big. Disney said every time anyone posts a photo publicly using #DreamBigPrincess on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, it will donate $1 to the Girl Up program, up to a maximum of $1M. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071601.html>) *VIZIO Connects To Google Play Movies And TV In Canada* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071600.html> Irvine-based smart television maker *VIZIO <http://www.vizio.com>* announced today that it has added Google Play Movies & TV to its smart TVs in Canada. VIZIO already supports other streaming services, such as Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube, on its line of Internet Apps Plus smart TVs. VIZIO's addition of Google Play Movies & TV allows users to either rent or buy access to media content.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071600.html>) *Qualcomm Rolls Out Depth Sensing Camera Technology* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071603.html> San Diego-based Qualcomm said on Tuesday that it has rolled out new, depth sensing camera technology, which it is specifically aiming at use in Android devices. According to Qualcomm, its Qualcomm Spectra Module Program is specifically aimed at use in photo and video for a broad range of mobile devices and head mounted displays (HMD). The new technology is aimed at the computer vision area, with support for such features as motion tracking, biometric authentication, and signal processing. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071603.html>) *Menlo Micro Names New VP* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071602.html> Irvine-based *Menlo Micro <http://www.menlomicro.com>*, the developer of electronic switches, said Tuesday that it has naamed Lew Boore as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Business Development. Boore was most recently Vice President of Sales for Silanna Semiconductor, and also has served at such companies as Cavendish Kinetics and WiSpry. The company said Boore will head up all aspects of global sales and business development for the company.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071602.html>) *GoFundMe Shuts Down Campaigns For Charlottesville Suspect* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071596.html> In yet another instance of the technology industry taking a firm stand against the racism in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend, San Diego-based GoFundMe has shut down multiple crowdfunding campaigns for suspect James Fields, who is accused of driving his car into protestors over the weekend, killing one. Apparently, white supremacists and their supporters had launched multiple campaigns seeking to fund the legal costs for Fields. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071596.html>) *UCLA Extension Creates New Innovation Lab Program* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071593.html> UCLA Extension, the extension arm of UCLA, said today that it is launching a new, membership program called the Silicon Beach Innovation Lab, where it will look to deliver networking opportunities, hackathons, webinars to entrepreneurs and professionals. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071593.html>) *Grindr Launching Digital Magazine, INTO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071587.html> Los Angeles-based social networking site Grindr, which serves the "gay, bi, curious and queer" market, is launching a new online, digital magazine called INTO today. According to Grindr, the new digital magazine is looking to fill a gap in the media landscape, with content that appeals to young, LGBTQ+ millennials. The magazine said it will provide "fresh, relevant stories and beautiful photography" on the site, which is led by Editor-in-Chief Zach Stafford. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071587.html>) *Dreamhost Fights DoJ Request For Anti-Trump Supporters Names* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071583.html> Los Angeles-based hosting firm Dreamhost is fighting the U.S. Department of Justice, over a request to hand over the names and information of anti-Trump protesters who had visited a website organizing a protest against the inauguration of the current Presidential administration. According to Dreamhost, it has decided to fight a Department of Justice search warrant, requesting information on all of the visitors to the site disruptj20.org. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071583.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 always want to meet great companies, investors and executives, please reach out via http://www.safirepartners.com. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-2968487852159911461_funding>* 8/16/17 NuORDER, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87124> West Hollywood $8.00 M 8/14/17 Filmtrack <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87119> Studio City $5.50 M 8/14/17 Mabvax Therapeutics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87118> San Diego $1.30 M 8/10/17 Ocular Data Systems Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87111> Pasadena $0.50 M 8/10/17 Chef'D <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87110> Los Angeles $35.20 M 8/10/17 Modern Fertility <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87114> San Francisco $1.00 M 8/09/17 Pistol Lake, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87108> Los Angeles $0.60 M 8/09/17 Funraise <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87107> Long Beach $3.00 M 8/08/17 TYT Network <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87001> Los Angeles $20.00 M 8/03/17 Sugarfina, LLC <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86954> Los Angeles $35.00 M 8/02/17 TrackR, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86906> Santa Barbara $50.00 M 8/01/17 Amplyx Pharmaceuticals <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86890> San Diego $67.00 M 7/31/17 FanAI <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86732> Santa Monica $1.80 M 7/31/17 Vetted PetCare, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=86805> Venice $3.47 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html August 16, Santa Monica -- *Enterprise in Entertainment* Enterprise in Entertainment with Miramax and Fox PM's. Product School. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25857 August 18, San Diego -- *Bootstrappers Breakfast - San Diego* 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 23, -- *An evening with CTO Mixers on a Yacht with Blockchain Luminaries* An evening with CTO Mixers on a Yacht with Blockchain Luminaries. CTO Mixers. CTO Mixers is a highly curated, invite only event. Geared at C-Level and SVPs in Enterprise and high quality Startup Execs and entrepreneurs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25861 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 August 29, Santa Monica -- *Better Living Through Analytics - Strategies for Data Decisions* Better Living Through Analytics - Strategies for Data Decisions. Product School. Data is king! Get ready to understand how a successful analytics team can empower managers from product, marketing, and other areas to make effective, data-driven decisions. Louis will be sharing some case studies and successful strategies that he has used at ZipRecruiter as well as previous experiences. The purpose of this data talk will enlighten people on how to make sure that analysts can successfully partner with other departments and get them the information they need to do great things. Speaker: Louis Cialdella. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25858 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25845 September 7, Los Angeles -- *Startup UCLA Summer Accelerator Demo Day* Startup UCLA Summer Accelerator Demo Day. After 10 weeks of intense preparation, Startup UCLA's Summer Accelerator teams will be showcasing their startups to Los Angeles and the surrounding community. Don't miss your chance to see UCLA entrepreneurs pitch their latest innovations. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25859 ------------------------------ *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. 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