*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, September 18, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Up Thursday: Episode 1 Of Tech Scenes, A Look At SoCal's Startup Ecosystem <#m_-5542768862670737297_0071994> - Sonendo Gets $50M For Dental Technology <#m_-5542768862670737297_0072001> - SpaceX Dragon Returns Successfully From ISS <#m_-5542768862670737297_0072002> - SRAX Names New Board Member <#m_-5542768862670737297_0072000> - Yardi Launches Housing Registry For Hurricane Irma <#m_-5542768862670737297_0071999> - Cie Digital Labs Names Entrepreneur In Residence <#m_-5542768862670737297_0071993> - Slacker Acquired By LiveXLive <#m_-5542768862670737297_0071990> - eFTW Takes On eSports Wagering <#m_-5542768862670737297_0071989> - Report: Cornerstone OnDemand Hires Investment Bankers For Review <#m_-5542768862670737297_0071988> - StartEngine Plans New Equity Crowdfunding Campaign, For Itself <#m_-5542768862670737297_0071985> *Marketplace* - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-5542768862670737297_ad694> - Oracle <#m_-5542768862670737297_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-5542768862670737297_ad611> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-5542768862670737297_ad188> - Stradling <#m_-5542768862670737297_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-5542768862670737297_ad596> *Monday, September 18, 2017* *SoCal Bio Keynote: Jonathan Norris of Silicon Valley Bank Capital <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/19th-annual-socalbio-conference-tickets-31817307423>* 19th Annual SoCalBio Conference - September 29, Long Beach SoCalBio is pleased to announce that Jonathan Norris of Silicon Valley Bank Capital will deliver the morning Keynote about the bioscience industry funding landscape. Mr. Norris oversees business development efforts for banking and lending opportunities as well as spearheading strategic relationships with many life science and healthcare venture capital firms. He also helps SVB Capital through sourcing and advising on limited partnership allocations. Mr. Norris' presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on "Strengthening the Funding Eco-System in Greater Los Angeles" Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/19th-annual-socalbio- conference-tickets-31817307423 *Up Thursday: Episode 1 Of Tech Scenes, A Look At SoCal's Startup Ecosystem* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071994.html> Looking to figure out what makes Southern California's thriving technology industry tick? We've partnered with Tech Scenes, produced by Jeff Martin, to help showcase what makes the region such an attractive community for startup entrepreneurs and venture investments. Episode 1 will be posted here on socaltech on Thursday, September 21st; Tech Scenes will post two more episodes and 11 single guests shows, once a week, every Thursday for the next three months. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071994.html>) *Sonendo Gets $50M For Dental Technology* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072001.html> Laguna Hills-based Sonendo has received $50M in a growth investment, from private equity investor General Atlantic, Sonendo said this morning. According to Sonendo, the funding round also included existing investors Fjord Ventures, OrbiMed Advisors LLC, Meritech Capital Partners, CVF LLC, and NeoMed. According to the company, the new funding goes towards commercialization efforts and to expand and diversity its product portfolio. Sonendo is led by President and CEO Bjarne Bergheim. (Funding Details <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87880>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072001.html>) *SpaceX Dragon Returns Successfully From ISS* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072002.html> A SpaceX Dragon capsule--loaded with experiments, trash, and other assorted items from the International Space Station--has successfully splashed down in the Pacific, according to SpaceX. The SpaceX Dragon--which has been docked at the ISS for the last month--departed the ISS on Sunday at around 2 am, and finally returned to earth at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday morning. The return marks the end of the 12th mission to and from the International Space Station for SpaceX. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072002.html>) *SRAX Names New Board Member* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072000.html> Los Angeles-based advertising technology developer *SRAX <http://www.srax.com>* has named a new member to its board, the company said this morning. According to SRAX, it has added Colleen DiClaudio to its board. DiClaudio is President of 340B Technologies, a healthcare technology company, and also has served at Complete Care Health Network and ChestPenn Health Services. SRAX says it now has nine board members. SRAX develops advertising automation software.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072000.html>) *Yardi Launches Housing Registry For Hurricane Irma* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071999.html> Santa Barbara-based real estate software developer Yardi says it has launched yet another website to help victims of a hurricane find housing. Yardi said that it has launched a dedicated housing registry for people who were displayed by Hurricane Irma, to help them find temporary or permanent homes in the affected and surrounding areas. The site is the second created by Yardi in the last two weeks for victims of a hurricane. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071999.html>) *Cie Digital Labs Names Entrepreneur In Residence* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071993.html> Irvine-based *Cie Digital Labs <http://www.ciedigital.com>* (CDL) said last week that it has named Jim Davis as the company's new Entrepreneur in Residence. Davis previously served at at eBay and Pepsi, and is Managing Partner at early stage venture capital investor Rezven Partners. Cie Digital Labs, led by Anderee Berengian, recently has focused on helping brands and also startups take their ideas and turn them into new technology ventures.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071993.html>) *Slacker Acquired By LiveXLive* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071990.html> San Diego-based online radio station and music streaming service Slacker Radio has been acquired by LiveXLive, the two companies announced on Friday. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced, however, an SEC filing indicates the deal was worth around $50M, split between $44M in cash and $6M in stock. LiveXLive is a live music streaming service. LiveXLive said it will combine the content programming teams of both companies. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071990.html>) *eFTW Takes On eSports Wagering* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071989.html> A new, Los Angeles-based startup is hoping to tie together the world of eSports and wagering, saying that it has launched a new service which lets users wager on eSports matches around the world for free, with the ability to redeem winnings for in-game prizes in League of Legends, DOTA 2, Counter-Strike:Global Offensive and other titles. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071989.html>) *Report: Cornerstone OnDemand Hires Investment Bankers For Review* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071988.html> Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand has hired investment banking firms Centerview Partners and Goldman Sachs, in a move that could result in either a sale of the company, or help in fighting off an activist investor, according to a report. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071988.html>) *StartEngine Plans New Equity Crowdfunding Campaign, For Itself* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071985.html> Los Angeles-based StartEngine, the equity crowdfunding site led by serial entrepreneur Howard Marks, told its supporters on Friday that it is planning to launch a new, equity crowdfunding effort: for itself. According to StartEngine, in an email to investors in earlier equity crowdfunding efforts on its site, that in the coming weeks, StartEngine will be offering its own shares to investors. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0071985.html>) *Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/>* Accelerating Growth for Early Stage Innovation The Preccelerator® Program is a platform offered to select start-up companies out of the Santa Monica office of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP that provides interim office space, sophisticated legal services, mentorship and access to a strategic perks portfolio with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ *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 *Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://www.pixelgate.net>* We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net *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. *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <[email protected]>* We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-5542768862670737297_funding>* 9/18/17 Sonendo, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87880> Laguna Hills $50.00 M 9/13/17 Happy Returns <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87794> Santa Monica $4.00 M 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 NuORDER, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87124> West Hollywood $8.00 M 8/16/17 SecureLink <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87161> Austin $0.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html September 19, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Fintech VC Mix MingleNetwork* Los Angeles Fintech VC Mix Mingle Network. Cast your vote for 2017 LA Fintech Awards HERE. Come mix and mingle with other Financial Technologist's Tues September 19th. Learn about the newest and fastest changes going on in financial technology. Finance is undergoing a massive change some call the "financial paradigm". Laws from 1930-1940 (old right?) are getting broken down with technological innovation in finance. Find partners, talk about your project, bounce ideas, discover LA Fintech. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25877 September 20, Irvine -- *AFCOM SoCal* AFCOM SoCal. Security within the data center environment is one of the most crucial elements of data and asset protection. From cyber security to outsourcing security management, the importance of implementing a robust security program is paramount to virtually all information technology and critical infrastructure operators. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25882 September 26, Newport Beach -- *TCOSC Executive Forum: DecipheringCyber 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 September 26, Playa Vista -- *Peter Coffee's IndustryForecast* Peter Coffee's Industry Forecast. AITP-LA. Peter Coffee will be looking at a number of disciplines— computing, communications, data analytics, social media, and information security among others— and illuminating the massive disruptions already taking shape around us.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25879 September 26, El Segundo -- *TS2 Presents: Unlocking the Secrets ofScaling and Monetization* TS2 Presents: Unlocking the Secrets of Scaling and Monetization Some of the biggest challenges faced by founders and CEOs of growing technology companies involve how to effectively monetize their IP and create sound strategies for growth. Hear firsthand from our panel of LA area business leaders who have spent their entire careers successfully growing advertising, games, mobile and financial tech companies. This educational session will provide you with key insights and proven techniques you can put to use immediately in your technology business. Guest panelists include: Chris Wise, CEO, Wise Profits (Strategic Growth Consultant) Ron Scott, CEO, Vueality (AR/Games) Alex Rubalcava, Partner, Stage Venture Capital (VC/Funding). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25895 September 27, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles VC and Angel InvestorRoundtable* Los Angeles VC and Angel Investor Roundtable. FundingPost. Interested in meeting and pitching to early-stage Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists in Los Angeles? Join FundingPost for our 400th Conference on Wednesday, September 27, 2017!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25891 September 27, Venice -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer AtWurstkuche 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/25874 September 28, Newport Beach -- * Orange County VC and Angel InvestorConference* Orange County VC and Angel Investor Conference. FundingPost. Interested in meeting and pitching to early-stage Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists in Orange County? Register for the FundingPost event on Thursday, September 28th, 2017. At our next event, the panel of investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25892 September 28, Santa Monica -- *How Machines Understand Text - NLP,Machine Learning in Practice* How Machines Understand Text - NLP, Machine Learning in Practice. We have a great session planned that will use two case studies of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning to explore opportunities that businesses have with understanding text. Come join us for a moderated session led by Dr. Jon Morra as he guides us through in depth use cases of NLP and their applications in predictive analytics. The session will consist of two presentations by leading experts in the fields of NLP and machine learning, and will be followed by a moderated Q and A session. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25881 October 10, San Diego -- *San Diego Tech Summit* San Diego Tech Summit. Join your peers by registering now. Gather the key IT knowledge needed to be indispensible. This year's Tech Summit agenda is carefully designed to provide you with the latest IT trends and knowledge needed to make the best possible decisions on behalf of your organization. It will allow you to see the best practices other leading companies have adopted, key IT challenges they are facing, and new solutions that are solving these challenges. The available seating is limited so be sure to sign up as soon as possible to ensure you will have a seat. You are welcome to invite other key people on your team.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25848 October 10, Los Angeles -- *The Entrepreneurs Journey: Show SomeGrit or Time to Quit* The Entrepreneurs Journey: Show Some Grit or Time to Quit. USC Alumni Society. Entrepreneurs often face many challenges, many frustrations, and many victories. The entrepreneurial journey is not for everyone and it definitely is not for the faint of heart. “The Entrepreneurs Journey: Show Some Grit or Time to Quit” is an opportunity for USC alumni to hear from dynamic speakers about their personal entrepreneurial stories and what they did to persevere. This empowering session on entrepreneurship will reveal tips, tricks and real life stories from USC alumni who’ve been there and done that! Find out what steps they took to make success their final destination. Contact Nicole Gordillo [email protected] . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25894 October 11, Los Angeles -- *The IT Summit Los Angeles* The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series returning to Los Angeles for our eleventh annual event on October 11th, 2017. The purpose of the summit is to provide educational and networking resources for the IT leaders in Southern California. The conference is driven by an Executive Board of regional IT professionals that directs the content of the conference. The IT Summit is designed to address the real-world opportunities and challenges faced by today's executives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25831 October 11, Venice -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At Wurstkuchein 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/25875 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs CFO or VP Finance <http:///showjob.php?id=5698> withheld 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 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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