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The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Uber Plans Flying Taxis In Los Angeles By 2020 <#m_4256733371546017968_0072677> - Activision Racks Up Over $500M In Opening Weekend For Call of Duty:WWII <#m_4256733371546017968_0072676> - CoreLogic Expands Board With Two VCs <#m_4256733371546017968_0072674> - Snap Set For Punishing Day On Wall Street <#m_4256733371546017968_0072673> - Gopher Takes On Hotel Deal Hunting <#m_4256733371546017968_0072672> - Western Digital To Showcase Climate Research Challenge Winners At COP23 <#m_4256733371546017968_0072675> - Progenity Picks Up $125M For Genetic Testing Efforts <#m_4256733371546017968_0072671> - Ingram Micro Buys The Phoenix Group <#m_4256733371546017968_0072670> - Digital Map Products Acquires Mexican Business Info Company <#m_4256733371546017968_0072669> - Acorns Acquires Vault <#m_4256733371546017968_0072668> *Marketplace* - SVB's Startup Outlook Survey! <#m_4256733371546017968_ad727> - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_4256733371546017968_ad723> - Neohire South <#m_4256733371546017968_ad720> - Oracle <#m_4256733371546017968_ad683> *Wednesday, November 8, 2017* *"Roadmap to Small Business Success" with Christine Perakis - Nov 9 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roadmap-to-small-business-success-with-christine-perakis-tickets-39191377465>* "Roadmap to Small Business Success" with Christine Perakis. Stubbs Alderton Precellerator! Thursday, November 9th, 2017 5:30-8:00pm Find out what makes some people more successful than others. During this event you will create your custom Roadmap to Small Business Success using the 7-TEER system from Christine's bestselling book, “The Entrepreneur’s Essential Roadmap – Take Your Business from 0 to 7-Figures in Record Time”. Now you can focus on the 20% of your activities that really matter to get where you want to go, faster and more efficiently! Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roadmap-to-small-business- success-with-christine-perakis-tickets-39191377465 *Uber Plans Flying Taxis In Los Angeles By 2020* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072677.html> On-demand ridesharing service Uber hopes to bring flying taxis to Los Angeles by 2020, the company said this morning, and has just signed a contract with the U.S. National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) on software that would help support those flying taxi efforts. According to Uber, Los Angeles will be the second test market for its ultra-high speed, 200-mile-per-hour flying taxi service, which would tap vertical-take-off-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft developed by other companies. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072677.html>) *Activision Racks Up Over $500M In Opening Weekend For Call of Duty:WWII* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072676.html> Santa Monica-based Activision reported today that it passed up more than $500M in sell through for the opening weekend of its new title, Call of Duty: WWII. Activision said it sold more than twice as many units in the opening weekend compared with last year's release. The company pointed out those sales exceeded the combined box office openings for Thor: Ragnarok and Wonder Woman combined. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072676.html>) *CoreLogic Expands Board With Two VCs* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072674.html> Irvine-based property management information and software provider CoreLogic said late Tuesday that it has added two new members to its board of directors, including a venture capitalist and a private equity investor. According to CoreLogic, it has added Claudia Fan Munch, venture advisor at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) to its board, and Vikrant Raina, an investor at BV Investment Partners, to the board, which now has nine members. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072674.html>) *Snap Set For Punishing Day On Wall Street* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072673.html> Venice, California-based Snap is set to see a punishing day on Wall Street, after reporting poorer than expected third quarter results last night, including poor user growth and sales. SNAP was already down around 12 percent in pre-market trading on Wednesday, falling from a close of $15.12 on Tuesday to around $13.33 per share. Shap continues to lose money, hand over first, reporting it had a net loss of $443.1M in the three months ended September 30th, on revenues of $207.9M. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072673.html>) *Gopher Takes On Hotel Deal Hunting* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072672.html> A new, Los Angeles-based startup, *Gopher <http://www.joingopher.com>*, said on Tuesday that it has launched a new browser extension product which will help users with digging up deals on hotels, by searching for deals on hotel rooms for users. According to the startup, it was created by James Gancos, Dana Manacher, and Michael Chu. The company said its browser extension is free, and currently runs only on Google Chrome.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072672.html>) *Western Digital To Showcase Climate Research Challenge Winners At COP23* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072675.html> Western Digital, the data storage maker which has a significant chunk of its operations in Irvine, has been backing climate research efforts with a competition called the Data for Climate Action Challenge, which WD is showcasing at the upcoming COP23 climate change conference. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072675.html>) *Progenity Picks Up $125M For Genetic Testing Efforts* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072671.html> San Diego-based Progenity, a provider of genetic testing technology aimed at women's health, reproductive medicine, and oncology, has raised $125M in a Series B funding, the company said on Tuesday. The funding round was led by Athyrium Capital Management. According to Progenity, the funding will go to accelerate development of its gastrointestinal (GI) platform targeting diagnostics and therapeutics for the GI tract. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=88857> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072671.html>) *Ingram Micro Buys The Phoenix Group* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072670.html> Irvine-based Ingram Micro said on Tuesday afternoon that it has acquired The Phoenix Group, a distributor of point-of-sale (POS) technology of the US and Canadian market. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Ingram Micro said the buy would help strengthen its presence in the payments ecosystem. The Phoenix Group offers up point-of-sale technology and repair services for such companies as VeriFone, Ingenico, MagTek, RDM, PAX and TechTrex. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072670.html>) *Digital Map Products Acquires Mexican Business Info Company* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072669.html> Irvine-based Digital Map Products, a developer of geospatial mapping technology and related products, said on Tuesday that it has acquired Mexico Business Directory (MDB). MDB owns a geocoded database of business locations in Mexico, and has approximately 1.6 million records, according to Digital Map Products. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072669.html>) *Acorns Acquires Vault* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072668.html> Irvine-based Acorns, a fintech startup which helps people get into investing, has acquired Portland, Oregon-based Vault, a startup developing services which had automatically helped users save for retirement. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to Vault CEO Randy Fernando, Vault will relaunch itself as Acorns Later sometime in early 2018. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072668.html>) *SVB's Startup Outlook Survey! <https://bit.svb.com/2gvUuaG>* SVB recently released its 9th annual Startup Outlook survey, which asks startups from around the world for insights about their outlook on business conditions, hiring, fundraising, and the policy issues affecting their ability to succeed. The data is used to help advocate for high-growth companies and build understanding of the startup economy. Take SVB's annual #StartupOutlook survey here! http://bit.svb.com/2gvUuaG *Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <http://www.keyinfo.com/braas-free-trial/>* Right now, sign up for 2 months FREE Cloud Backup and Recovery services with KeyCloud. The most important part of your backups isn’t the taking of that backup, but the guaranteed ability to recover and restore. 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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 9, Santa Monica -- *Roadmap to Small Business Success withChristine Perakis* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25954 November 9, Playa Vista -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At WeWorkin Playa Vista* Silicon Beach Networking Mixer At WeWork in Playa Vista. Thursday, November 9th Starting at 6pm! Meet new people and participate in lively discussions with outstanding names in the Silicon Beach community. Make sure to bring your business cards and be ready to make awesome connections with people across all industries. We always have a great mix of people from Influencers to Startup CEO's and more. Register immediately for an early bird ticket. Quick note: Book a presentation ticket and get 5 minutes of stage time to present your company, talent or host a demonstration. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25939 November 10, Corona -- *TriTech Technology Rodeo* TriTech Technology Rodeo. TriTech’s Technology Rodeo will be showcasing and demonstrating technological solutions from NASA, Navy, UC Riverside, and other small local businesses. Each sector will showcase a number of technologies, after which members of the audience will be encouraged to ask questions, inspiring high-level networking and collaboration. Email [email protected] to register.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25933 November 10, Santa Monica -- *The StartEngine ICO 2.0Summit* The StartEngine ICO 2.0 Summit. Hear from top leaders in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and equity crowdfunding about how the U.S. is already positioned to accommodate regulated coin offerings. And meet the ambitious entrepreneurs who are going to make it all happen. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25945 November 11, Pasadena -- *Entrepreneurs in Neuromodulation* Entrepreneurs in Neuromodulation. Caltech Enterprise Forum. Neurons and Electrons: Integrating neural devices with the human body Our program will explore the near and intermediate term prospects for researching, developing and implementing devices that interact with the body’s neural network. These type of devices might affect the five senses, muscle control and other functions within the body. These devices could include anything from computer chips, electrodes, hardware, electrical signals and other synthetic items that interact with the human body.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25941 November 15, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25947 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, Playa Vista -- *Leveraging Machine Learning and DataScience to Drive Business Results* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25953 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 16, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25948 November 16, Los Angeles -- *NextUp: Pop! Bursting the CaliforniaWater Bubble - BizFed Institute* NextUp: Pop! Bursting the California Water Bubble. The NextUp Economic Forum presents a multi-part series exploring the impacts of California's population change and growth on vital resources and the economy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25952 November 17, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25949 November 18, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25950 November 19, Los Angeles -- *LA CoMotion* LA CoMotion. LA CoMotion brings together the brave new world of the urban mobility revolution — a revolution that is set to transform every city in the world, large and small. Global mayors, leading technologists, public transport operators and venture capitalists, start-ups and established players — the entire landscape of new urban mobility will be present in November for LA CoMotion. Five days of immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions — a glimpse into our new urban future. Seee http://www.lacomotion.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25951 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25890 December 1, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Auto Show* Los Angeles Auto Show. Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show), is one of the most influential and best-attended auto shows globally and spans more than 870,000 square feet. Each fall, show creator ANSA Productions gathers the who’s who of the auto industry to unveil the future of mobility in the car culture capital of the world. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25914 ------------------------------ *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. 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