*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, November 14, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Fullscreen Media Shuts Down Video On Demand Service <#m_8296248402862568579_0072756> - OncoSec Raises $9.3M Via Warrant Exercise <#m_8296248402862568579_0072755> - True Zero Gets $26.6M Grant To Expand Hydrogen Fueling Stations <#m_8296248402862568579_0072754> - Linksys Launches New Wi-Fi Range Extender <#m_8296248402862568579_0072753> - Amazon Studios Nabs Rights To Lord of The Rings For Original Series <#m_8296248402862568579_0072749> - ScoreStream Adds New Funding From Intel Capital <#m_8296248402862568579_0072742> - AbacusNext Acquires HotDocs <#m_8296248402862568579_0072741> - Qualcomm Rejects Broadcom Proposal <#m_8296248402862568579_0072737> *Marketplace* - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_8296248402862568579_ad188> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_8296248402862568579_ad717> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_8296248402862568579_ad694> - Oracle <#m_8296248402862568579_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_8296248402862568579_ad611> - Stradling <#m_8296248402862568579_ad608> *Tuesday, November 14, 2017* *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 *Fullscreen Media Shuts Down Video On Demand Service* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072756.html> Los Angeles-based Fullscreen Media says it is shutting down its video on demand service, and instead putting its resources into its other efforts, after a two year run. According to reports, about 25 employees are being laid off as a result of the shutdown of the service, which had offered up access to subscription content for $6 a month. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072756.html>) *OncoSec Raises $9.3M Via Warrant Exercise* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072755.html> San Diego-based cancer immunotherapy developer OncoSec Medical says it has raised $9.3M via a warrant exercise agreement. The publicly traded company (NASDAQ: ONCS) said the deal allows holders of outstanding warrants to purchase up to 5,509,642 of its common stock at $1.69 per share. The company said the funds received in the warrant exercise will go towards working capital and general corporate purposes, a clinical trial, and other research and development. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072755.html>) *True Zero Gets $26.6M Grant To Expand Hydrogen Fueling Stations* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072754.html> Irvine-based True Zero (FirstElement Fuel), a company which installs and operates hydrogen fueling stations, reported that it has received $26.6M in grants from the California Energy Commission, to expand its network of fueling stations. According to True Zero, the grant will go towards operation and maintenance support for 12 new hydrogen stations in California. Once complete, True Zero said it will have 31 total stations in operation. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072754.html>) *Linksys Launches New Wi-Fi Range Extender* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072753.html> Playa Vista-based Linksys has launched a new product today, a new Wi-Fi range extender designed to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones in homes. According to Linksys, its new Linksys Max-Stream Tri-Band AC3000 Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE9000) works with any router, features three dedicated radios with tri-band MU-MIMO support, "roaming" or access point modes, and automated firmware updates. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072753.html>) *Amazon Studios Nabs Rights To Lord of The Rings For Original Series* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072749.html> Amazon Studios, the content arm of Amazon which is based in Southern California, said this morning that it has acquired the rights to The Lord of the Rings, and will produce a multi-season television series based on the Toklein books. The new series will be available on Amazon Prime. Amazon said the deal with with the Tolkien Estate and Trust, HarperCollins and New Line Cinema will include a multi-season television series, preceding The Fellowship of the Ring. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072749.html>) *ScoreStream Adds New Funding From Intel Capital* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072742.html> Del Mar-based ScoreStream, the crowdsourced local sports startup led by Derrick Oien, said last week that it has added new funding from Intel Capital. Details on the size of that funding round were not announced. According to ScoreStream, the round also included Avalon Ventures, Sinclair Broadcasting, R/GA and Verizon Ventures. ScoreStream said the funds go towards new product enhancement and extension of its platform. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88930>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072742.html>) *AbacusNext Acquires HotDocs* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072741.html> San Diego-based AbacusNext, a provider of technology solutions for the legal and accounting market, has acquired UK-based HotDocs, a provider of document automation technology. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. AbacusNext provides software and technology to the legal, accounting, and other professional services markets, to manage contracts, sales agreements, government forms, and loan documentation. HotDocs is based in Edinburgh, UK. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072741.html>) *Qualcomm Rejects Broadcom Proposal* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072737.html> San Diego-based Qualcomm announced this morning that its board has unanimously rejected the unsolicited acquisition proposal from Broadcom, saying the offer "dramatically undervalues" the company. Broadcom offered to pay $130 billion for Qualcomm on November 6th. Qualcomm said it conducted the review in consultation with financial and legal advisors, also saying that the offer had "significant regulatory uncertainty". 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For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit www.oracle.com. In Los Angeles, contact Ryan Mondillo ([email protected]). *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *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. 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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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_8296248402862568579_funding>* 11/09/17 ScoreStream, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88930> San Diego $0.00 M 11/07/17 Tear Film Innovations <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88846> San Diego $9.00 M 11/07/17 PROGENITY, INC. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88857> San Diego $125.00 M 11/06/17 QLess <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88844> Pasadena $5.50 M 11/06/17 Aquam <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88845> San Diego $26.00 M 11/03/17 Globality <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88841> Menlo Park $35.00 M 11/03/17 Wiliot <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88842> San Diego $5.00 M 11/02/17 Onica <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88840> Santa Monica $20.00 M 11/02/17 Wiliot <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88843> San Diego $14.00 M 11/01/17 DermTech International <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88818> La Jolla $10.00 M 10/23/17 Cloud9 Esports, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88592> Santa Monica $25.00 M 10/23/17 SmartDrive <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88489> San Diego $0.00 M 10/20/17 Fair <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88488> Santa Monica $1000.00 M 10/17/17 Beyond Meat <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=88293> El Segundo $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 14, Los Angeles -- *Live Talks LA with Tim O'Reilly(2017-11-14)* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25959 November 15, Westlake Village -- *Solving Problems or ProducingOutcomes?* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25958 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* Leveraging Machine Learning and Data Science to Drive Business Results. AITP Los Angeles and Technology Council of Southern California. The new technology landscape with origins in data science opens many new possibilities. Our November event will provide insights on the many emerging trends. Speakers: Tony Karrer, Founder/CEO of TechEmpower & Founder/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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25953 November 16, Los Angeles -- *LAVA Digital Media: AI + Media &Entertainment* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25956 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 December 6, Los Angeles -- *10th Annual Digital FamilyReunion* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25957 December 13, 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/25887 ------------------------------ *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. 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