*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, October 19, 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 * - Interview with Steve Poizner, Alliance for Southern California Innovation <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072393> - Tech Scenes: John Tomich, Onestop Internet <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072395> - My Eye Media Acquired By Eurofins Digital Testing <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072396> - Arensis Deploys Off-Grid Power To Puerto Rico <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072394> - Snap Inc's Latest Product Appears To Be A Giant Dancing Hot Dog Costume <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072389> - Wpromote Offers Up Free Digital Marketing Training To Nonprofits <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072387> - Yes, You Can Now Buy A Hat From Elon Musk's Boring Company <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072386> - Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Links With Insurer Munich Re <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072383> - Medsphere Systems Merges With Stockell Healthcare <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072371> - Ticketmaster, NFL In Digital Ticketing Partnership <#m_-2478975628913854508_0072369> *Marketplace* - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-2478975628913854508_ad717> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-2478975628913854508_ad694> - Oracle <#m_-2478975628913854508_ad683> - Stradling <#m_-2478975628913854508_ad608> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-2478975628913854508_ad188> *Thursday, October 19, 2017* *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]. *Interview with Steve Poizner, Alliance for Southern California Innovation* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072393.html> Steve Poizner is a serial tech entrepreneur and was formerly California Insurance Commissioner, and recently founded the Alliance for Southern California Innovation (www.alliancesocal.org), a nonprofit which has gathered together an impressive list of research universities, technology leaders, and others to help boost the profile of Southern California in the technology industry. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072393.html>) *Tech Scenes: John Tomich, Onestop Internet* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072395.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 John Tomich and talk about Onestop Internet, the growing changes in ecommerce, explosive growth, and the long history of tech startups in Los Angeles. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072395.html>) *My Eye Media Acquired By Eurofins Digital Testing* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072396.html> Burbank-based My Eye Media, a provider of quality assurance and testing for the digital, motion picture industry, has been acquired by Brussels-based Eurofins Digital Testing. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072396.html>) *Arensis Deploys Off-Grid Power To Puerto Rico* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072394.html> Los Angeles-based Arensis, a startup developing off-grid power systems that use biomass for generating power, said it is deploying its systems to Puerto Rico, in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The company--which is based in the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)--said it is initially deploying its system at the City of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The company says its initial unit will power Farjado's Sports Complex, which is being used as a refugee shelter and distribution center. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072394.html>) *Snap Inc's Latest Product Appears To Be A Giant Dancing Hot Dog Costume* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072389.html> Venice-based Snap Inc.'s latest product--if you believe the company's third party, Amazon store--is a giant Dancing Hot Dog Costume, being sold alongside the company's Spectacles. Snap's listing for the costume says the costume fits "people below 6'4", and age 14+" and is "Made of 100% beef, but never starts it!". The costume first appeared on Amazon.com on Tuesday evening, and will only set you back $79.99. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072389.html>) *Wpromote Offers Up Free Digital Marketing Training To Nonprofits* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072387.html> Los Angeles-based digital marketing agency Wpromote said on Wednesday that it will be offering up free training to nonprofits, as part of its second annual Wprobono: Digital Day In LA. Wpromote said the event, in El Segundo, runs from 8am to 5pm, and will help nonprofits learn about things like paid and earned social media, boosting a charity's visibility on Google, increasing open and click through rates on email campaigns, and more. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072387.html>) *Yes, You Can Now Buy A Hat From Elon Musk's Boring Company* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072386.html> In the first product you can actually buy from Elon Musk's new tunnel-digging startup, The Boring Company, the company is now selling a hat with the company's name/logo on it. Musk's company--which has been digging tunnels beneath SpaceX's headquarters in Hawthorne--says the hat costs $20, including shipping and tax. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072386.html>) *Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Links With Insurer Munich Re* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072383.html> Playa Vista-based hyperloop developer Hyperloop Transportation Technologies--the company led by Dirk Ahlborn and Bibop Gresta--says it has linked up with insurance company Munich Re on a risk analysis and feasibility effort. According to HTT, Munich re created a "Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Risk Report" which assesses the feasibility and insurability of HTT's technology and system. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072383.html>) *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>) *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *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]). *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. *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_-2478975628913854508_funding>* 10/17/17 Beyond Meat <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88293> El Segundo $0.00 M 10/17/17 PlutoTV <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88291> Los Angeles $5.00 M 10/14/17 Beauty Bakerie <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88286> San Diego $3.00 M 10/13/17 Hyperloop One FKA Hyperloop Technologies <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88265> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/13/17 Vy Esports <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88266> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/13/17 Impact Biomedicines <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88267> San Diego $22.00 M 10/10/17 Vyng <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88262> Los Angeles $3.00 M 10/10/17 HIPPEAS <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88259> Santa Monica $10.00 M 10/06/17 The Honest Co. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88219> Santa Monica $75.00 M 10/05/17 Fuel50 <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88218> Redondo Beach $2.50 M 10/04/17 Veracity Security Intelligence, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88212> San Juan Capistran $1.50 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 October 26, Burbank -- *Burbank Tech Talks: Founder Stories: DavidKnight, Angel City Data* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25923 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.. 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