*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, October 31, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - The Bouqs Shows Off New Digs In Marina Del Rey <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072550> - BIOLASE Names New Board Member <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072549> - BlackLine Sets Chief Strategy Officer <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072548> - Amgen To Acquire Kirin-Amgen Joint Venture For $780M <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072547> - PayQwick Inhales $2.86M For Electronic Payments <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072546> - SpaceX Launches Koreasat-5A Into Space <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072542> - Garcetti, With Eye On 2020, Takes LA Innovation Model Nationwide <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072539> - AT&T Ramps Artificial Intelligence Efforts <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072536> - Amazon Studios, With More Than 700 LA Employees, Plans Move To Culver City <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072534> - SpaceX Launch Of Koreasat-5A On Tap For Today <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072533> - Creative Artists Agency Launches Its Own Startup Studio With $12.5M In Funding <#m_-6678455099116053747_0072526> *Marketplace* - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_-6678455099116053747_ad724> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-6678455099116053747_ad717> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-6678455099116053747_ad694> - Oracle <#m_-6678455099116053747_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-6678455099116053747_ad611> *Tuesday, October 31, 2017* *The Bouqs Shows Off New Digs In Marina Del Rey* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072550.html> Marina Del Rey-based online flower delivery provider The Bouqs Company has expanded into fancy new digs in Marina Del Rey, saying that it has now reached a total of 60 employees. According to the company, co-founded by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montufar, the new headquarters includes a lounge with a wine fridge and Kegerator, a kitchen, outdoor patio, and a "flower studio and creative workshop". (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072550.html>) *BIOLASE Names New Board Member* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072549.html> Irvine-based dental laser developer BIOLASE has named a new member of its board of directors, the company announced this morning. BIOLASE said it has appointed Richard B. Lanman, M.D., a biotech entrepreneur who is now serving as Chief Medical Officer at Guardant Health, to its board. Lanman replaces Frederick H. Moll, who is resigning due to commitments associated with his role as CEO of Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072549.html>) *BlackLine Sets Chief Strategy Officer* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072548.html> Los Angeles-based BlackLine has named a new Chief Strategy Officer, according to the company. Blackline, which develops software used for financial close and accounting automation, said it has named Tammy Coley to the post of Chief Strategy Officer. Coley was previously Executive director, Enterprise Accounting, and Internal Controls Governance at Cox Communications, where she had been since 2003. Coley also has served at Ernst & Young and Sloan Financial Group. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072548.html>) *Amgen To Acquire Kirin-Amgen Joint Venture For $780M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072547.html> Thousand Oaks-based biotech giant a href="http://www.amgen.com";>Amgen said on Monday that it has agreed to acquire its joint venture with Kirin, Kirin-Amgen, in a deal worth $780M. According to Amgen, the deal will make Kirin-Amgen a wholly owned subsidiary of Amgen. The JV was created in 1984 as a 50-50 joint venture to fund global development of Amgen's EPOGEN, and later included the company's other pharmaceutical products. Amgen said the $780M will come directly from Kirin-Amgen itself. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072547.html>) *PayQwick Inhales $2.86M For Electronic Payments* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072546.html> Calabasas-based PayQuick, an electronic payment provider aiming at the legal mari***na industry, has raised $2.86M in a funding round, the company announced on Monday. Source of the funding was not announced. PayQwick says it will use the funding for sales and product development, as well as expansion into California, Nevada, Michigan and Alaska. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072546.html>) *SpaceX Launches Koreasat-5A Into Space* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072542.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX successfully put the Koreasat-5A into space on Monday, successfully launching another satellite into space, and again successfully landing the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship in the Atlantic. SpaceX launched the Koreasat-5A from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:34 p.m. EDT, landing the first stage of the Falcon 9 on its droneship at approximately 3:44 pm. EDT. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072542.html>) *Garcetti, With Eye On 2020, Takes LA Innovation Model Nationwide* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072539.html> Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti--who may be looking to a Presidential run in 2020--is launching a new nonprofit which looks to take his pro-innovation and pro-startup approach in Los Angeles, and takes it nationwide. Garcetti has started a new nonprofit, Accelerator for America, which will help fund "innovation investments" around the U.S. Garcetti has gained a reputation in Los Angeles for his pro-growth and pro-startup efforts. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072539.html>) *AT&T Ramps Artificial Intelligence Efforts* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072536.html> AT&T--which has been ramping its operations and presence in the tech world in Los Angeles--said today that it is unveiling a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform called Acumos. The new, open-source platform is aimed at enabling programmers and researchers to more easily develop machine learning and AI software. The new toolset put AT&T against such companies as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, who also offer up machine learning and AI development tools based on their own code stacks. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072536.html>) *Amazon Studios, With More Than 700 LA Employees, Plans Move To Culver City* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072534.html> Amazon Studios, the content production arm of Amazon, says it is planning a move to Culver City from its location in Santa Monica. According to Amazon Studios, it will move into television and movie studio location The Culver Studios, where it will occupy more than 280,000 square feet, including The Culver Studios Mansion and Bungalows. According to Amazon, it currently has more than 700 employees in Santa Monica. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072534.html>) *Creative Artists Agency Launches Its Own Startup Studio With $12.5M In Funding* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072526.html> Los Angeles-based entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has launched itself into the startup business, saying that it has created a new startup studio it calls Creative Labs, according to the company. The CAA said the new startup studio--which will be based in Vancouver, Canada--will focus on developing consumer-facing technology companies and "next-generation media and entertainment experiences". The new effort is funded by $12. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072526.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 SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! 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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 1, San Diego -- *You got your VC meeting, nowwhat?* Insider Insights: You got your VC meeting, now what? San Diego Venture Group. You got your VC meeting, now what? Just like your company is unique, so too are venture capitalists and their investment strategies. Many life science entrepreneurs will work hard to get the meeting, but then don’t take time to actually prepare to meet with the specific partnership. Attend this interactive panel discussion with an all-star panel of VCs for their insider perspective on how to best raise capital, what questions to ask, why it’s important to understand the life cycle of the fund, and their favorite pet peeves. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25927 November 1, Beverly Hills -- * Los Angeles Audience Based BuyingSummit* Innovation In The Face Of Programmatic Chaos. If you are like most brands, agencies and adtech companies, you are probably spending a significant portion of your day trying to implement successful strategies for Audience Based Buying in the wake of chaos. If you are challenged to find scale, success and global solutions, know that you are not alone. Join GABBCON at our third annual Los Angeles Audience Based Buying Summit and second annual ABBI Awards, November 1-2, 2017 at the new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. At this year’s Los Angeles Summit, we will discuss the future of Video and audience based buying and how to turn chaos into progress and momentum. See. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25925 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 2, Beverly Hills -- * Los Angeles Audience Based BuyingSummit* Innovation In The Face Of Programmatic Chaos. If you are like most brands, agencies and adtech companies, you are probably spending a significant portion of your day trying to implement successful strategies for Audience Based Buying in the wake of chaos. If you are challenged to find scale, success and global solutions, know that you are not alone. Join GABBCON at our third annual Los Angeles Audience Based Buying Summit and second annual ABBI Awards, November 1-2, 2017 at the new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. At this year’s Los Angeles Summit, we will discuss the future of Video and audience based buying and how to turn chaos into progress and momentum. See. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25926 November 3, Newbury Park -- *Startup Weekend Conejo Valley - SportsFocused* Startup Weekend Conejo Valley - Sports Focused. Calling all startup junkies, makers, inventors, coders, and sports enthusiast! We are looking for the next big thing in Sports, Fitness, and Performance. Startup Weekend is a 54 hour event, where attendees pitch ideas, form teams and launch companies/products. The event is very community focused and provides a place for budding entrepreneurs to find co-founders, mentors and momentum for their ideas. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25930 November 4, Newbury Park -- *Startup Weekend Conejo Valley - SportsFocused* Startup Weekend Conejo Valley - Sports Focused. Calling all startup junkies, makers, inventors, coders, and sports enthusiast! We are looking for the next big thing in Sports, Fitness, and Performance. Startup Weekend is a 54 hour event, where attendees pitch ideas, form teams and launch companies/products. The event is very community focused and provides a place for budding entrepreneurs to find co-founders, mentors and momentum for their ideas. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25931 November 5, Newbury Park -- *Startup Weekend Conejo Valley - SportsFocused* Startup Weekend Conejo Valley - Sports Focused. Calling all startup junkies, makers, inventors, coders, and sports enthusiast! We are looking for the next big thing in Sports, Fitness, and Performance. Startup Weekend is a 54 hour event, where attendees pitch ideas, form teams and launch companies/products. The event is very community focused and provides a place for budding entrepreneurs to find co-founders, mentors and momentum for their ideas. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25932 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 November 16, Woodland Hills -- *The Valley Economic ForecastBreakfast* The Valley Economic Forecast Breakfast. The San Fernando Valley Business Journal and California Lutheran University’s Center for Economic Research and Forecasting. For the first time, Matthew Fienup of Cal Lu’s highly regarded Center for Economic Research and Forecasting will provide an economic outlook specifically tailored to the San Fernando Valley. At this forecast breakfast at Ruth’s Chris, you will learn how the Valley’s economy will compare to the rest of the region and how last year’s elections changed the trajectory of the economy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25924 November 27, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show* Los Angeles Auto Show. AutoMobility LA is the new auto industry’s first true trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. It provides a space to connect with investors, tech influencers, automakers and more in the days preceding the LA Auto Show, with manufacturer vehicle debuts intermixed. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25710 November 29, 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. 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