*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, October 2, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Tech Scenes: Royce Disini of Mobcrush <#m_-4673915446629182681_0072124> - Radial Opens New Fulfillment Center In Rialto, To Hire 950 <#m_-4673915446629182681_0072134> - BIOLASE Names CFO <#m_-4673915446629182681_0072132> - Toshiba America Business Solutions Names Chief Revenue Officer <#m_-4673915446629182681_0072133> - Aerie Pharmaceuticals Names European HR Head <#m_-4673915446629182681_0072135> - mitu, YouTube Red Partner On Comedy <#m_-4673915446629182681_0072125> *Marketplace* - Sponsor Message: SVB's Commerce.Innovated Opens Applications <#m_-4673915446629182681_0072130> - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_-4673915446629182681_ad723> - Neohire South <#m_-4673915446629182681_ad720> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-4673915446629182681_ad695> - Oracle <#m_-4673915446629182681_ad683> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-4673915446629182681_ad188> *Monday, October 2, 2017* *Tech Scenes: Royce Disini of Mobcrush* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072124.html> Welcome to Tech Scenes where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive. In this solo episode we meet up with Royce Disini and talk about Mobcrush, mobile gaming, live streaming, and content creator entertainment in Los Angeles. Produced by: Jeff Martin CEO and Founder of Collective Genius and Lead by Change (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072124.html>) *Radial Opens New Fulfillment Center In Rialto, To Hire 950* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072134.html> Radial, a provider of e-commerce fulfillment services, says it is opening up a new, fulfillment center in Rialto, and plans to hire 950 seasonal workers at the location. According to Radial, the hiring at its new 400,000+ square foot center is specifically for the holiday season. Radial provider e-commerce and other similar services to brands and retailers. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072134.html>) *BIOLASE Names CFO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072132.html> Irvine-based dental laser developer *BIOLASE <http://www.biolase.com>* announced this morning that it has named John Beaver as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Beaver was most recently CFO of Silicor Materials, and also had served at Modumetal, Sterling Chemicals, Pioneer Companies, and Borden Chemicals and Plastics.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072132.html>) *Toshiba America Business Solutions Names Chief Revenue Officer* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072133.html> Irvine-based *Toshiba America Business Solutions <http://tabs.toshiba.com>* (TABS), the manufacturer of business copiers, has named Larry White as Chief Revenue Officer. White was previously Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas for the company, and has been at Toshiba America Business Solutions for 21 years. TABS is a provider of multifunction printers, managed document services and digital signage.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072133.html>) *Aerie Pharmaceuticals Names European HR Head* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072135.html> Irvine-based pharmaceuticals developer *Aerie Pharmaceuticals <http://www.aeripharma.com>* has named Ann Keevans as its new Director of Human Resources - Europe. Keevans previously served at Zeltiq Aesthetics and Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Aerie Pharmaceuticals is a developer of treatments for glaucoma and other diseases of the eye.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072135.html>) *mitu, YouTube Red Partner On Comedy* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072125.html> Los Angeles-based Latino-focused digital content creator *Mitu <http://www.wearemitu.com>* said Friday that it has partnered with *YouTube Red <http://www.youtube.com>*, on a new scripted, romantic comedy called "Long Distance". Mitu said Long Distance will be available via YouTube Red <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lMW_XOow10>. Mitu said the new series features YouTube stars Chachi Gonzales and Josh Leyva, and TV star Cayden Boyd.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072125.html>) *Sponsor Message: SVB's Commerce.Innovated Opens Applications* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072130.html> Message from one of our longtime sponsors, Silicon Valley Bank: Commerce.Innovated. has opened up applications for their Winter 2017 class! Companies that are creating a solution that helps make payments, commerce, or fintech easier, safer, or better should apply here by October 9th. Commerce.Innovated. provides operational mentorship through access to fintech experts within and across the SVB and First Data networks. For more details, please contact the Commerce.Innovated. 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To receive a risk free 2 month trial of KeyCloud BRaaS, visit: http://www.keyinfo.com/braas-free-trial/ *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_-4673915446629182681_funding>* 9/27/17 Kyriba <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87960> San Diego $45.00 M 9/22/17 Hyperloop One FKA Hyperloop Technologies <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87920> Los Angeles $85.00 M 9/21/17 Tuition.io <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87917> Santa Monica $7.00 M 9/20/17 Haawk <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87915> Studio City $2.50 M 9/18/17 Sixgill <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=87881> Santa Monica $27.90 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 10, Los Angeles -- *Digital Hollywood* Digital Hollywood. Skirball Center. Keynote Event and Evening Host Seth Shapiro, Governor, Interactive Media, The Television Academy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25898 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 11, Los Angeles -- *Digital Hollywood* Digital Hollywood. Skirball Center. Keynote Event and Evening Host Seth Shapiro, Governor, Interactive Media, The Television Academy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25899 October 12, Los Angeles -- *Digital Hollywood* Digital Hollywood. Skirball Center. Keynote Event and Evening Host Seth Shapiro, Governor, Interactive Media, The Television Academy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25900 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 October 25, 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/25876 October 25, Los Angeles -- *Eric Ries: Entrepreneur and bestsellingauthor of The Lean Startup* Eric Ries: Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup discussing his upcoming book, The Startup Way: How Modern Companies Use Entrepreneurial Management to Transform Culture and Drive Long-Term Growth. Live Talks. Eric Ries is an entrepreneur and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup, which has been translated into over thirty languages. He is the creator of the Lean Startup methodology, which has become a global movement in business, practiced by individuals and companies around the world. He has founded a number of startups including IMVU, where he served as CTO, and he has advised on business and product strategy for startups, venture capital firms, and large companies, including GE, where he partnered with them on the FastWorks program. Eric served as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School, IDEO, and Pivotal and he is the founder and CEO of the Long-Term Stock Exchange. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25897 October 26, Los Angeles Westside -- *Growth CapitalConference* Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAY showcases growing firms needing capital & counse. View products, videos, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25888 ------------------------------ *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). Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas Neohire South (http://www.neohiresouth.com) Scaling startups since 2007. The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. 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