*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, September 1, 2017*
Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------ *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 Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - DTS Connects Play-Fi To Amazon Alexa <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_0071826> - SAM Precellerator Set Demo Day For Sixth Class <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_0071819> - Faraday Future Dropped From Formula E <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_0071822> - Accurate Background Expands Offices <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_0071820> - Oomba Acquires GameWorks <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_0071817> - Sphero Adds R2-D2 To Droid Lineup <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_0071813> *Marketplace* - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_ad723> - Neohire South <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_ad720> - Oracle <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_ad608> *** Dear Readers: Enjoy your long weekend, we will not be publishing on Monday! - Ben *Friday, September 1, 2017* *DTS Connects Play-Fi To Amazon Alexa* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071826.html> Calabasas-based audio processing technology developer *DTS <http://www.dts-inc.com>* said on Thursday that its Play-Fi whole home audio products will soon support the Amazon Alexa Connected Speaker APIs. DTS said that its DTS Play-Fi products, including those offered by Onkyo and Pioneer, will soon be able to be controlled by Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Amazon Tap, Amazon Fire TV. DTS said the new products will be available in Q1 of 2018.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071826.html>) *SAM Precellerator Set Demo Day For Sixth Class* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071819.html> The Precellerator Program, the startup accelerator run by Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP, has set the demo day for its sixth class, saying that Animate Objects, RentSpree, Tapp That App, and Swoppit will show off their companies to investors and other entrepreneurs. Stubbs Alderton & Markiles said the program will be held on September 13th. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071819.html>) *Faraday Future Dropped From Formula E* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071822.html> Los Angeles-based Faraday Future has pulled out of the Formula E, all-electric racing series, as it continues to pull back its (once) extravagant marketing and focus more on developing its product. Faraday Future had just joined the circuit last summer in a deal with Dragon Racing. Faraday Future is reportedly looking to save cash by pulling out of the series. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071822.html>) *Accurate Background Expands Offices* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071820.html> Irvine-based *Accurate Background <http://www.accuratebackground.com>*, a provider of background check and automated screening services for employers, says it has added a new, 40,000 square foot office building at its Irvine headquarters. The company said the new facility will support current and future client growth.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071820.html>) *Oomba Acquires GameWorks* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071817.html> Irvine-based Oomba, which develops cloud-based, e-sports tournament software, said on Thursday that it has acquired GameWorks, the operator of a national chain of entertainment centers. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. According to Oomba, it will use the buy of GameWorks to bring its vision for location-based e-sports and VR experience to locations across America and beyond. Oomba's CEO is Michael Williams. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071817.html>) *Sphero Adds R2-D2 To Droid Lineup* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071813.html> In a move first spawned out of the Disney Accelerator in Burbank a few years ago, robotic toy developer Sphero announced a new set of robotic toys in its partnership with Disney, including a faithful-looking and -sounding reproduction of R2-D2. According to Sphero, it is rolling out two new robotic toys, R2-D2 and BB9-E, a new droid from "The Last Jedi". Sphero released a detailed launch video on the new robots on Thursday. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071813.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. The most important part of your backups isn’t the taking of that backup, but the guaranteed ability to recover and restore. 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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 *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. In Los Angeles, contact Ryan Mondillo ([email protected]). *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. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *Stradling <http://www.sycr.com>* Stradling, Attorneys At Law (<a href="http://www.sycr.com";>http://www.sycr.com) Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (“Stradling”) is a premier business law firm with over 125 attorneys and 10 offices in the western US. The offices are: Newport Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, San Diego, San Francisco - SOMA, San Francisco - Financial District, Sacramento, Reno, Denver, Seattle. The Firm’s corporate, litigation and public law practices are well known for their expertise and depth. Stradling's clients include emerging and high growth public and private companies as well as private equity funds, venture capital groups and their respective portfolio companies. Widely recognized for its expertise, responsiveness and outstanding client service, the Firm's size, structure, and culture allow it to provide the highest quality representation while maintaining the responsiveness and relationships commonly associated with smaller firms. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-7420542502679583096_m_9006359615939165971_funding>* 8/29/17 Domuso <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87238> Santa Monica $3.10 M 8/28/17 SetPoint Medical Corp <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87235> Valencia $30.00 M 8/24/17 Bridg <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87229> Los Angeles $11.00 M 8/24/17 ART19 <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87230> San Francisco $7.50 M 8/24/17 Romeo Power <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87233> Vernon $30.00 M 8/16/17 SecureLink <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87161> Austin $0.00 M 8/16/17 NuORDER, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87124> West Hollywood $8.00 M 8/14/17 Mabvax Therapeutics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87118> San Diego $1.30 M 8/14/17 Filmtrack <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87119> Studio City $5.50 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 8/10/17 Ocular Data Systems Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87111> Pasadena $0.50 M 8/09/17 Funraise <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87107> Long Beach $3.00 M 8/09/17 Pistol Lake, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87108> Los Angeles $0.60 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 September 13, Los Angeles -- *Graphene Super-Capacitors -The Key to Hybrid Electric Vehicles* Graphene Super-Capacitors -The Key to Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Clean Technology Council. Keynote from Richard Kaner, Ph.D. He holds 23 U.S. patents and published over 350 technical papers. Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel, one atom thick, transparent, non-polluting and economical. Richard reviews how graphene will improve e-vehicle performance and energy storage. Graphene also has applications ranging from sensors, computer chips and medical treatment. His research includes refractory materials, new synthetic ceramics, super-hard metals and conducting polymers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25870 September 13, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator® Program Demo Day + 5-Year Anniversary Party* Preccelerator® Program Demo Day + 5-Year Anniversary Party. Clear your calendar - It's going down! The Preccelerator® Program Demo Day kicks off on September 13th @ 5:30pm, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. SAM Preccelerator® Program is our meeting spot to showcase the Preccelerator®'s current class of all-star companies to investors and the start-up community. Followed by an endless summer party and networking on our outdoor patio to celebrate the Preccelerator's 5-year anniversary. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25872 September 13, Venice -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuche in Venice* Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuche in Venice. Join the fastest growing startup and tech community in Los Angeles! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach community. Register immediately for an early bird ticket. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25867 September 14, Santa Monica -- *LA CEOs: Building High Performing Cultures* LA CEOs: Building High Performing Cultures. In this highly interactive session, Carrie Kish Partner and CEO for CultureSync,www.culturesync.net, a management consulting firm specializing in cultural change, executive coaching, and strategy, shows qualified CEO & CFOs how to upgrade their organization. The result is unprecedented collaboration and impact. Participants will leave with the ability to assess their workplace and upgrade each to their most effective potential. The result is industry-leading productivity, innovation, collaboration, and job satisfaction. Confirmed RSVP a must. This event is restricted to qualified CEOs & CFOs ONLY, no service providers.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25871 September 16, Woodland Hills -- *UCLA Extension Open House at Woodland Hills* UCLA Extension Open House at Woodland Hills. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25869 September 16, Encino -- *First Time Entrepreneur Workshop * First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. LAVA. KAVA is extremely pleased to announce its next First Time Entrepreneur training program. The program is open to entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. The program is not open to service providers. You are encouraged to apply today for one of the 12 slots open in our workshop. LAVA members will receive first preference, but membership is not necessary to be accepted. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25873 September 26, Newport Beach -- *TCOSC Executive Forum: Deciphering Cyber Security* TCOSC Executive Forum: Deciphering Cyber Security. Join the TechCouncil of Southern CA on September 26th at Ten-X’s offices in Newport Beach for an evening with data security experts, thought leaders and peers. The risks associated with data and cyber security breaches continues to grow, impacting many industries across the globe. Cyber criminals are more creative than ever before and their attacks are dangerously destructive, targeting organizations of all sizes. As attacks increase in volume and complexity, it is becoming more difficult for tools and infrastructures to keep up. Come and meet experts in the cyber and data security universe as we discuss how to identify and disrupt cyberthreats and leverage innovative tools to win the war against cyber criminals……the success of your business depends on it! Enjoy good food and drinks while we decipher the complex world of data and cyber security. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25862 ------------------------------ *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). 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