*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, November 17, 2017* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Virgin Orbit Snags Defense Department Launch Contract <#m_-7808813186273532654_0072819> - Tortuga Logic, Co-Founded By UCSD, UCSB Profs, Raises $2M For Hardware Security <#m_-7808813186273532654_0072818> - SpaceX Abruptly Calls Off Launch Of Mysterious Zuma Payload <#m_-7808813186273532654_0072817> - J2 Global's Ziff Davis To Buy Mashable For Around $50M, Says Report <#m_-7808813186273532654_0072816> - Virgin Hyperloop One Inks Study Deal In India <#m_-7808813186273532654_0072812> - SpaceX Plans Launch Of Super Secret Government Payload <#m_-7808813186273532654_0072810> *Marketplace* - Try 2 months with better backups - KeyCloud <#m_-7808813186273532654_ad723> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_-7808813186273532654_ad724> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-7808813186273532654_ad694> - Stradling <#m_-7808813186273532654_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-7808813186273532654_ad596> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-7808813186273532654_ad188> *Friday, November 17, 2017* *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 *Virgin Orbit Snags Defense Department Launch Contract* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072819.html> Mojave-based Virgin Orbit, the Richard Branson-backed space launch startup which spun out of Virgin Galactic, said on Thursday afternoon that it has received a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense. According to Virgin Orbit, the DOD has purchased a launch on its LauncherOne aircraft, with technology development payloads from the DOD's Space Test Program planning to launch on its rockets as early as January 2019. Financial details of the defense contract were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072819.html>) *Tortuga Logic, Co-Founded By UCSD, UCSB Profs, Raises $2M For Hardware Security* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072818.html> Tortuga Logic, a new startup focused on chip-level cybersecurity technology whose founders include professors from UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara, has raised $2M in a seed funding, the company disclosed on Thursday. The seed funding came from Eclipse Ventures. Tortuga Logic, which is based in Palo Alto, was co-founded by UC San Diego alumni Dr. Jason Oberg, former UC San Diego postdoc researcher Dr. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072818.html>) *SpaceX Abruptly Calls Off Launch Of Mysterious Zuma Payload* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072817.html> Adding to the mystery surrounding its planned launch of a super-secret payload, called "Zuma", into orbit, Los Angeles-based SpaceX says it has "decided to stand down" from the launch of the mysterious, top secret payload. According to SpaceX, it has instead decided to "take a closer look at data from recent fairing testing" for another customer. SpaceX said it will confirm a new launch date later. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072817.html>) *J2 Global's Ziff Davis To Buy Mashable For Around $50M, Says Report* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072816.html> Los Angeles-based J2 Global--via its publishing arm, Ziff Davis, is getting set to acquire online tech publication Mashable, in a deal worth around $50M, according to a report on Thursday afternoon from the Wall Street Journal. Neither J2 Global nor Mashable have yet announced the deal. The deal apparently comes after Mashable failed to raise additional funding for the company, despite a round valued at around $250M in March of 2016. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072816.html>) *Virgin Hyperloop One Inks Study Deal In India* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072812.html> Los Angeles-based advanced transportation technology developer Virgin Hyperloop One has inked a partnership with the Government of Maharashtra, India, to identify potential high-speed transportation routes in the Pune area, the company said Thursday. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072812.html>) *SpaceX Plans Launch Of Super Secret Government Payload Today* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0072810.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX is planning yet another launch of a Falcon 9 rocket today, this time from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. According to SpaceX, the launch opening for the mysterious "Zuma payload" opens at 8:00 pm. EST today, with backup windows opening at the same time on Friday and Saturday. 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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* 10th Annual Digital Family Reunion: Envisioning LA Tech in 2027. Please join us for the 10th Annual Digital Family Reunion: Envisioning LA Tech in 2027. If you've attended before, you already know the magic of DFR...and if this is your first, get ready to experience what happens when LA's entire tech community convenes to celebrate all that connects us. From Silicon Beach to DTLA and across So Cal, please join fellow digital media, entertainment and technology professionals for the event of the season -- and the decade. 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. 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