*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, February 20, 2018* 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 * - SpaceX Delays PAZ Launch To Wednesday <#m_-98611167210102569_0073803> - Alliance For SoCal Innovation's Poizner Throws Hat Back Into Politics <#m_-98611167210102569_0073797> - Report: More Than 50,000 Snapchat Users Phished <#m_-98611167210102569_0073802> - HyperX: 4 Million Gaming Headsets Shipped <#m_-98611167210102569_0073800> - Qualcomm Boosts Bid For NXP To $127.50 Per Share <#m_-98611167210102569_0073799> - Elon Musk's Boring Company Starts Digging Project In Washington DC <#m_-98611167210102569_0073798> - Blackline Links With EY <#m_-98611167210102569_0073801> - Amplify.LA: LA Sees Landmark Year In 2017 <#m_-98611167210102569_0073795> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-98611167210102569_ad720> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-98611167210102569_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-98611167210102569_ad694> - Oracle <#m_-98611167210102569_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-98611167210102569_ad611> *Tuesday, February 20, 2018* *Recurring Revenue Conference 2018—April 12, Marina del Rey Marriott <http://www.recurringrevenueconference.com>* Presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Join 600+ entrepreneurs, SaaS and subscription innovators, leading VCs, private equity/angel investors and executives on April 12. 8am-5:30pm followed by cocktail reception. Speaker lineup includes keynote Therese Tucker, Founder & CEO, Blackline. Register and use Promo Code: SocalTECH for 20% discount. Register at: http://www.recurringrevenueconference.com Questions: [email protected] *SpaceX Delays PAZ Launch To Wednesday* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073803.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX delayed its launch of the Spanish PAZ satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base over the weekend to Wednesday, February 21st. According to SpaceX, the delay is so its team can take "additional time to perform final checkouts of upgraded fairing." SpaceX had originally intended to launch its payload on Saturday, February 17th, but decided late Thursday to instead to shift it to Sunday, February 18th, before the current delay. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073803.html>) *Alliance For SoCal Innovation's Poizner Throws Hat Back Into Politics* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073797.html> Steve Poizner, the serial technology entrepreneur who recently founded the Alliance for Southern California Innovation, has thrown his hat back into the political ring, and will again seek a seat heading up the California Insurance Commission. Poizner recently created the alliance with the goal or raising the visibility of Southern California's high tech industry, saying he wants to make the region a "world class technology hub". (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073797.html>) *Report: More Than 50,000 Snapchat Users Phished* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073802.html> The identities and credentials for more than 50,000 Snapchat users have been stolen and posted to the Internet, after a massive phishing attack on Snapchat's users, according to a report. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073802.html>) *HyperX: 4 Million Gaming Headsets Shipped* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073800.html> Fountain Valley-based HyperX, the maker of video gaming accessories which is part of Kingston Technology, says it has now shipped a total of 4 million of its gaming headsets, since the division was started in April of 2014. According to HyperX, it first hit a major milestone in shipping a little over two years after it was created, shipping 1 million units, with the remainder shipping since then. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073800.html>) *Qualcomm Boosts Bid For NXP To $127.50 Per Share* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073799.html> San Diego-based Qualcomm has upped its offer for fellow semiconductor developer NXP Semiconductor N.V., saying that it has increased its offer to $127.50 in cash per share for NXP. Qualcomm had previously offered $110.00 per share in cash to acquire NXP. The bid raises Qualcommm's offer for NXP to a total of $44.0 billion. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073799.html>) *Elon Musk's Boring Company Starts Digging Project In Washington DC* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073798.html> Los Angeles-based Boring Company has received a permit to start digging in a parking lot in Washington, DC, as the company eyes building a tunnel which would connect New York and Washington, DC, with a Hyperloop tunnel. The company--which says it has received state approval from Maryland to dig a 10.1 mile tunnel under the Baltimore-Washington Parkway--apparently does not have a permit to dig under any streets at the moment. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073798.html>) *Blackline Links With EY* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073801.html> Los Angeles-based accounting automation software developer BlackLine, and accounting giant Ernst & Young LLP have linked in a strategic alliance, where EY will provide Blackline's automation tools to its clients. According to the two, the deal will expand EY's process automation capabilities and finance transformation services offered to clients to improve finance and accounting operations. Financial details of the strategic alliance, which was announced last week, were not announced. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073801.html>) *Amplify.LA: LA Sees Landmark Year In 2017* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073795.html> Venice, California-based early stage, pre-seed investment fund and accelerator Amplify.LA has released its latest report on the state of the Los Angeles technology scene, saying that the city had a "landmark year". ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073795.html>) *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 *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]. *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]). *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-98611167210102569_funding>* 2/16/18 NGD Systems <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90188> Irvine $12.40 M 2/15/18 Workast <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90185> Santa Monica $1.85 M 2/15/18 SaltStack <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90187> Lehi $15.50 M 2/15/18 Miso Robotics, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90181> Pasadena $10.00 M 2/15/18 Lumi <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90182> Los Angeles $9.00 M 2/15/18 DroneBase, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90180> Los Angeles $12.00 M 2/13/18 Tipalti <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90097> Palo Alto $30.00 M 2/08/18 GOAT <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90089> Los Angeles $60.00 M 2/07/18 ZipRecruiter <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=60250> Santa Monica $50.00 M 2/06/18 Beauty By Design <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90028> Los Angeles $2.20 M 2/05/18 SmartAction <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90024> El Segundo $0.00 M 2/02/18 Bitvore <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89970> Irvine $14.20 M 2/01/18 Joymode <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89926> Los Angeles $14.00 M 2/01/18 Epics.gg <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=89971> Los Angeles $2.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html February 20, Los Angeles -- *LA Fintech Demo Mix Mingle Network* LA Fintech Demo Mix Mingle Network. Come mix and mingle with other Financial Technologist's Tues February 20th. Learn about the newest and fastest changes going on in financial technology. Finance is undergoing a massive change some call the "financial paradigm". Laws from 1930-1940 (old right?) are getting broken down with technological innovation in finance. Find partners, talk about your project, bounce ideas, discover LA Fintech. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26009 February 21, Santa moniac -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room In Santa Monica (Limited Free Drinks)* Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room In Santa Monica (Limited Free Drinks). Wednesday, February 21st 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25999 February 22, San Diego -- *Fundraising for HealthTech* Fundraising for HealthTech. San Diego Venture Group. On raising early-stage capital in HealthTech and Life Sciences — plus a meet-and-greet with several of San Diego's most interesting HealthTech and Life Science startups. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25986 February 27, Santa Monica -- *Namely HR Santa Monica Launch Event! * Namely HR Santa Monica Launch Event! It's official: Namely has landed in Silicon Beach! To celebrate, we're hosting a panel and happy hour with our client, GumGum. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26010 March 7, Camarillo -- *Lifelong Happiness: Your Secret Weapon at Work and In Life* Lifelong Happiness: Your Secret Weapon at Work and In Life. Russell Fischer Business Collection, Camarillo Library. What would your life feel like if you could be 98.6% stress-free, and you were able to exude complete confidence and happiness everywhere you go on a daily basis? The good news is you can stop wondering and start experiencing this for yourself immediately. Ricky Powell, an International speaker, coach, and author of the book, Happiness Rocks, will be sharing his most important hacks with you during this awesome, engaging seminar.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26004 March 8, Santa Monica -- *LA CEOs* LA CEOs presents: eSports. Our special guest speaker is Andy Babb, Head of Games at Super League Gaming, the premiere amateur esports organization in the United States. Super League has built community-based, branded esports teams in 16 cities which compete against each other in “City Champs” competition. Investors include Softbank, Cinemark, Nickelodeon, and several professional sports team owners. This sponsor supported event is restricted to qualified CEOs & CFOs only. Confirmed RSVP required. Service providers not admitted.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26011 March 8, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25960 March 8, Los Angeles -- *TechFair LA 2018* TechFair LA 2018. LA's Largest Technology Job Fair will be returning to LA for an even bigger and better event for the second year in a row, co-hosted by Comparably, Annenberg Foundation and Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti. Over 250 most prominent tech companies in attendence along with 10,000+ job-seekers in Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Design and more attending. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25987 March 9, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25961 March 10, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25962 March 11, Pasadena -- *SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo.* SCALE 16x. The Sixteenth Annual Southern California Linux Expo. SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25963 March 13, Santa Monica -- *LA Female Founder Office Hours* LA Female Founder Office Hours. This is the first in a series of Female Founder Office Hours, staffed by female partners from a collective of VC firms. For our first event, we'll be focused on helping seed-stage female founders with their pitches. We'll be offering forty 1:1 office hour slots with 10 female VC partners from Benchmark, Canaan, Cowboy, Forerunner, Freestyle, Lux, Sequoia, and Reach. There will also be a talk by two former female founders-turned-VCs on how to fundraise, based on their experiences from both sides of the table. The event is also a great opportunity for female founders to meet, mingle, and share advice with one another. Our goal is for every female founder to walk away with a bit of advice from some female investors and a few new female founder friends that they can count on. We hope to use this to kickstart a virtuous cycle and community of women helping women.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25988 ------------------------------ *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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