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The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Medsphere Systems Merges With Stockell Healthcare <#m_-4576937847481561469_0072371> - Ticketmaster, NFL In Digital Ticketing Partnership <#m_-4576937847481561469_0072369> - New Matter Rolls Out New Generation Of 3D Printers <#m_-4576937847481561469_0072368> - Snap, NBCUniversal Create New Snapchat Centric, Hollywood Studio <#m_-4576937847481561469_0072370> - Beyond Meat Adds Leonardo DiCaprio As Investor <#m_-4576937847481561469_0072365> - SeatAdvisor Acquired By Patron Technology <#m_-4576937847481561469_0072359> - Illumina Ventures Raises $230M Venture Capital Fund <#m_-4576937847481561469_0072354> - Ankona Capital Joins New Pack Of LA Venture Investors <#m_-4576937847481561469_0072353> *Marketplace* - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_-4576937847481561469_ad724> - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_-4576937847481561469_ad723> - Neohire South <#m_-4576937847481561469_ad720> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-4576937847481561469_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-4576937847481561469_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-4576937847481561469_ad596> *Wednesday, October 18, 2017* *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]). *Medsphere Systems Merges With Stockell Healthcare* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072371.html> Carlsbad-based electronic health records software developer Medsphere Systems Corporation, and St. Louis-based Stockell Healthcare Systems said today that the two are in a merger agreement, which will make Stockell a division of Medsphere. Stockell Healthcare Systems is a developer of revenue cycle management (RCM) tools. Financial terms of the merger were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072371.html>) *Ticketmaster, NFL In Digital Ticketing Partnership* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072369.html> Los Angeles-based Ticketmaster and the National Football League said Tuesday that the two have extended a partnership in the area of digital ticketing for sports. According to the two, they are in a multi-year extension of a partnership, where Ticketmaster will provide the NFL with the an open architecture, fully digital ticketing system in sports. Ticketmaster will continue to power the NFL Ticket Exchange, the NFL's ticket resale platform, and will also enable digital ticketing in NFL venues. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072369.html>) *New Matter Rolls Out New Generation Of 3D Printers* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072368.html> Pasadena-based desktop 3D printer maker New Matter, which is backed by Idealab, said today that it has rolled out its second generation of its 3D printers, the MOD-t (2nd Gen). According to New Matter, it is launching the new generation of 3D printer via a Kickstarter campaign, allowing users to pre-order the device through that campaign. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072368.html>) *Snap, NBCUniversal Create New Snapchat Centric, Hollywood Studio* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072370.html> Venice-based Snap and Burbank-based NBCUniversal have partnered to form a new, Snapchat-centered, Hollywood studio, which will specifically create content for Snapchat, the two said this week. According to the two, the new studio's ownership will be split evenly between Snap and NBCU, and will be based in Santa Monica. The new joint venture will be led by Lauren Anderson, most recently VP of Primetime Programming at NBC, as well as Maggie Suniewick, president of NBCUniversal Digital Enterprises. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072370.html>) *Beyond Meat Adds Leonardo DiCaprio As Investor* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072365.html> Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat, the maker of plant-based, protein products which look and taste like hamburger--but are not--has added actor Leonardo DiCaprio as an investor in the company. Beyond Meat, which has its headquarters in El Segundo, did not announce how much DiCaprio invested in the company. In recent years, DiCaprio has become a big environmental crusader, recently documenting the major issues--and some possible solutions--to climate change in the film Before The Flood. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072365.html>) *SeatAdvisor Acquired By Patron Technology* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072359.html> San Diego-based *SeatAdvisor <http://www.seatadvisor.com>*, a developer of ticketing and venue management software, has been acquired by *Patron Technology*, a ticketing and event software developer. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Patron Technology is owned by private equity investor Providence Strategic Growth (PSG). SeatAdvisor was founded in 1999, and was led by co-founder and CEO Brent Miller.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072359.html>) *Illumina Ventures Raises $230M Venture Capital Fund* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072354.html> Illumina Ventures, the early-stage venture capital investor which was founded by San Diego-based life sciences equipment maker Illumina, says it has raised $230M for its first fund. The venture capital investment fund said it is focused on genomics, and will invest in companies in the areas of life science research, clinical diagnostics, novel therapeutic platforms, and other technologies impacting human health. The fund launched in summer of 2016 with $100M from Illumina. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072354.html>) *Ankona Capital Joins New Pack Of LA Venture Investors* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072353.html> A new, venture capital firm, founded by Jon Bauch and Brian Mesic, has emerged in Los Angeles, called Ankona Capital. Bauch and Mesic--who were previously at Anthem Venture Partners--apparently are aiming at early growth capital investment in software companies. The new firm joins an increasingly long list of new venture capital investment funds in the region, which have almost rivaled the number of startups across Southern California. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072353.html>) *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! 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See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25922 October 18, Los Angeles -- *LA AdPros and AMA Los AngelesMixer* LA AdPros and AMA Los Angeles Mixer. Come join us as we join forces with a American Marketing Association for a great night of networking in a vibrant new setting in DTLA. Find partners, meet new people, mix, mingle and do deals with other ad tech agencies, advertisers, publishers and digital marketers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25916 October 19, Los Angeles -- *Cybersecure Los Angeles 2017* Cybersecure Los Angeles 2017. SecureTheVillage joins UCLA Extension for its first cybersecurity conference: CYBERSECURE LOS ANGELES 2017. You'll LEARN FROM leading information security professionals and law enforcement, including: information security providers, cyber-insurance, financial services, law, the LA County District Attorney’s Office, and more. You'll LEAVE WITH SecureTheVillage’s Information Security Management and Leadership ResourceKit: A practical guide for implementing an information security management and leadership program in your organization AND the Code of Basic IT Security Management Practices: A set of basic IT security management practices that are so basic that a failure to implement them puts the organization at a dangerous and unnecessary risk of a costly information incident.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25919 October 19, Pasadena -- *How I Got Funded* How I Got Funded. Pasadena Angels. Launching your start-up requires more than grit, determination and a great idea. A successful start-up requires funding, mentoring and strong community partnerships. Engage in our panel discussion with Pasadena Angels' portfolio companies and network with our angel investors. Win a raffle ticket for an invitation to attend a our Member Breakfast at the Annandale Golf Club and consultation with a Pasadena Angels investor. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25917 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 20, Pasadena -- *Attend Innovate Pasadena’s Connect‘17* Connect ’17 Festival – Friday Oct 20. The Connect Festival provides an opportunity for partners and attendees to come together for food, fun, and interactive showcases featuring new technology and innovative projects—in a unique beautiful setting directly in front of Pasadena City Hall. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25911 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 25, Los Angeles -- *Disruption: Digital PlatformsRegulation in the New Economy* Disruption: Digital Platforms Regulation in the New Economy. Are you a member of the new workforce, venture capitalist, tech visionary or a business owner? Interested in the changes and challenges of the new digital platform economy? Digital platforms, such as, Airbnb, Uber, Amazon, and others are playing an increasing role in the economy. Such new workforce and mobilized capital often has a disruptive effect on existing markets and operators. Disruption examples are labor law in the case of Uber, copyright law and data protection law in the case of Google, and data protection in the case of Facebook. This workshop identifies clusters of regulatory logic. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25920 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 October 26, Woodland Hills -- *Information SecuritySpooktactular* Information Security Spooktactular. WITI Los Angeles. Are you spooked every-time you hear of a Security Breach? Do the recent Hacks of Equifax and Target make you tremble in fear! Today more than ever, having a basic understand ing of Information Security, its issues and threats is essential. Join us at this Halloween themed event and let a Panel of Industry experts to help us scare away your terrors. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25912 November 1, Santa Monica -- *LA CEOs breakfast: InternationalConsiderations* LA CEOs breakfast: International Considerations. LA CEOs, an education & support group for qualified CEOs & CFOs (No Service Providers) is happy to host Perry Wallack,a co-founder and CFO for Cornerstone OnDemand, since its inception through post IPO will share his thoughts on growing internationally. This sponsor supported event is restricted to qualified CEOs and CFOs only. Confirmed RSVP required. No service providers admitted.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25921 November 2, La Jolla -- *The 2017 San Diego CIO Executive LeadershipSummit* The 2017 San Diego CIO Executive Leadership Summit. This conference is designed exclusively for CIO/IT leader executives and will deliver world class thought leadership in a collaborative setting. Attendees will receive unique insights into best practices and hear success stories involving strategic leadership to drive innovation, transformation and business results. Industry luminaries will share technology trends and opportunities. Real world insight will be gained through peer and partner networking. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25850 November 7, San Diego -- *All Talk: Veterans in Innovation* All Talk: Veterans in Innovation. CONNECT. As many veterans are returning to, or looking to enter the private sector, the tech industry is rapidly expanding with opportunities. Tech companies are looking for highly skilled individuals, skills veterans have often built in their time in the service. Many veterans are getting involved in this booming industry and have success stories to share. This panel will feature veterans who've entered the tech economy successfully sharing their stories and tips to encourage other veterans on their path into the innovation economy. If you are a veteran, join us to find out how your strengths can be utilized in the innovation world. If you are a civilian, come learn why a veteran may be your best hire. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25893 November 8, 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/25889 November 16, Playa Vista -- *Leveraging Machine Learning and DataScience to Drive Business Results* Leveraging Machine Learning and Data Science to Drive Business Results. AITP. Tony Karrer, Founder/CEO of TechEmpower & CTO of Aggregage Jon Morra, VP Data Science, ZEFR Jeong-Yoon Lee, Technical Evangelist, Microsoft These well-known technology executives will share an overview of cutting-edge technologies used in data science/machine learning and will provide multiple use cases on how the technologies are being implemented -- such as predictive data analytics, fraud detection, and computer vision/image recognition. This joint event between AITP-LA, Technology Council of Southern California, and the CTO Forum promises many technology insights as well as outstanding networking.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25918 ------------------------------ *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. 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