*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, September 21, 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. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Belkin Rolls Out High Speed HDMI Cable For Apple TV 4K <#m_-4431259271761353806_0072051> - ThreatSTOP Blocks Malicious DNS <#m_-4431259271761353806_0072050> - Scientist.com Launches New Compliance Feature <#m_-4431259271761353806_0072049> - CalAmp Invests In ThinxNet <#m_-4431259271761353806_0072048> - HAAWK Finds $2.5M For Rights Management Startup <#m_-4431259271761353806_0072047> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-4431259271761353806_ad720> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-4431259271761353806_ad695> - Oracle <#m_-4431259271761353806_ad683> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-4431259271761353806_ad188> *Thursday, September 21, 2017* *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. *Belkin Rolls Out High Speed HDMI Cable For Apple TV 4K* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072051.html> Los Angeles-based *Belkin <http://www.belkin.com>* announced a new, high speed HDMI cable today, which it says is designed to connect Apple TV 4K, Mac or HDMI devices a TV or A/V receiver. The company said its cable is specifically optimized for the Apple TV 4K, and is compatible with the Dolby Vision high dynamic range technology. The new cable has an MSRP of $29.95. Belkin is selling the cable through its own web site, in addition to Apple Stores and Apple.com.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072051.html>) *ThreatSTOP Blocks Malicious DNS* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072050.html> Carlsbad-based cybersecurity software developer ThreatSTOP announced on Wednesday that it has rolled out a new software product, which detects and automatically blocks malicious DNS queries. According to the company, its new ThreatSTOP Roaming Defense protects laptops and off-premise devises against ransomware, phishing, malware and data theft. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072050.html>) *Scientist.com Launches New Compliance Feature* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072049.html> San Diego-based Scientist.com, which operates a marketplace for outsourced scientific services, said this morning that it has launched a new feature to ensure ethical sourcing of human biosamples. The company said its new COMPLI feature will "significantly reduce" issues with obtaining human biological samples, such as organs, tissues and genetic material, ensuring donor consent and compliance with internal and external (often legislative) procurement policies. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072049.html>) *CalAmp Invests In ThinxNet* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072048.html> Irvine-based *CalAmp <http://www.calamp.com>* has made an minority investment in German connected car company *ThinxNext GmbH*, the two said this week. Financial details of the investment were not announced. The two said that CalAmp has been providing telematics devices for ThinxNet's solutions since 2015. According to CalAmp, ThinxNet's automotive Internet-of-Things applications enables smartphone-based fuel payments in Germany.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072048.html>) *HAAWK Finds $2.5M For Rights Management Startup* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072047.html> Los Angeles-based HAAWK, a new startup focused on rights management, copyright enforcement, and content monetization, has raised $2.5M in a seed financing round, according to the company. The funding was led by Rincon Venture Partners, Wavemaker Partners, Frontier Venture Capital, and Apex Ventures. The startup, led by serial entrepreneur Ryan Born, said it also acquired a range of assets from Dart Music. Financial details of the Dart Music acquisition was not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072047.html>) *Neohire South <http://www.neohiresouth.com>* Your source for the most sought-after startup jobs. At Neohire South, we take our relationships seriously. 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 *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). For more information, visit www.square1bank.com, or send an email to [email protected]. *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]). *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-4431259271761353806_funding>* 9/20/17 Haawk <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87915> Studio City $2.50 M 9/18/17 Sonendo, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87880> Laguna Hills $50.00 M 9/18/17 Sixgill <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87881> Santa Monica $27.90 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 October 19, Los Angeles -- *Women Founder's Network 2017 FastPitch* Women Founder's Network 2017 Fast Pitch Competition Deadline. Women Founders Network (WFN) is a virtual accelerator that connects women building high-growth businesses with the tools and resources they need to achieve business success. Our flagship event is an Annual Fast Pitch Competition, which takes place on October 19, 2017. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25687 ------------------------------ *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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