*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, February 26, 2018* 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 * - EV Safe Charge Launches New Mobile Charging Stations For Events <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_0073868> - Funny Or Die, IMDb Partner On New Digital Series <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_0073867> - Alteryx Acquires Distribution Partner In Australia <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_0073866> - TrueCar Retreats From NRA Affiliation <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_0073865> - SpaceX Delays Hispasat Launch In Florida <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_0073864> - Cornerstone's DisasterReady.org Aims To Help In Syrian Crisis <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_0073863> - Esri Acquires ClearTerra <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_0073862> - Vision Esports Snags $38M From Sports Teams, Invests In 3 Esports Companies <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_0073855> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_ad720> - Square 1 Bank <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_ad694> - Recurring Revenue Conference 2018—April 12, Marina del Rey Marriott <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_ad731> *Monday, February 26, 2018* *Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone>* Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Information Systems A major downfall of a hybrid or multi-cloud environment is the difficulty in monitoring and maintaining numerous instances across several accounts and platforms. Add that to deployment complexity and capacity issues, and your business will struggle to reap the benefits of cloud. A multi-cloud consolidation platform from KeyInfo solves these issues and more! KeyInfo provides top notch multi-cloud services, management capabilities and tailored support. We enable customers to procure cloud services from a single source, allowing for the access and management of a full range of industry-leading IaaS cloud providers including Amazon Web Services, IBM, Microsoft and more. We work with you to meet your cloud strategy needs and enable you to leverage all of the unique capabilities of the platform. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone *EV Safe Charge Launches New Mobile Charging Stations For Events* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073868.html> Are you an event organizer, and expect your parking lot to be packed with EVs needing charging? Los Angeles-based EV Safe Charge has the solution for you: a new service which offers up mobile chargers for event organizers and others. According to EV Safe Charge, its new service, EV Charge Mobile, will provide portable Level 2 and DC fast EV charging systems for event organizers who need temporary EV charging on any site. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073868.html>) *Funny Or Die, IMDb Partner On New Digital Series* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073867.html> Los Angeles-based online comedy site Funny Or Die, and online movie information site IMDb have partnered to create a new digital series, which will feature celebrities talking about their most memorable roles. According to the two, the new series called "IMDB Me" will show up on IMDB's site, via IMDB's mobile apps, and on Funny or Die. Funny Or Die is the comedy website founded by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Chris Henchy. IMDb is owned by Amazon. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073867.html>) *Alteryx Acquires Distribution Partner In Australia* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073866.html> Irvine-based Alteryx, which develops data analytics tools, announced this weekend that it has acquired its distribution partner in Australia, Alteryx ANZ, as part of its expansion of in the Australia and New Zealand market. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Alteryx said the acquisition is its third since its IPO. Alteryx said it has more than 100 current customers in the region, including such companies as Amaysim, Commonwealth Bank, NBN, Australia Post and Telstra. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073866.html>) *TrueCar Retreats From NRA Affiliation* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073865.html> Santa Monica-based TrueCar has withdrawn its affiliation with the National Rifle Association (NRA), one of a number of brands which have stepped away from their commercial affiliations with the group in the wake of the slaying of 17 students in Parkland, Florida. TrueCar joins a long list of companies which have cut off ties with the gun advocacy group, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo, MetLife, First National Bank of Omaha. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073865.html>) *SpaceX Delays Hispasat Launch In Florida* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073864.html> Hawthorne-based *SpaceX <http://www.spacex.com>* delayed its anticipated launch of the Hispasat 30W-6 satellite over the weekend, saying that it needed to conduct additional testing on the Falcon 9's fairing's pressurization system before launch. SpaceX had hoped to launch the Hispasat 30W-6 mission on Sunday mornig from Florida. SpaceX has not yet rescheduled the launch time for the new mission.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073864.html>) *Cornerstone's DisasterReady.org Aims To Help In Syrian Crisis* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073863.html> DisasterReady.org, the online learning site created by Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand and its nonprofit arm, the Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation, is pitching in to help address what the Cornerstone calls "one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent time". According to the Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation, its DisasterReady. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073863.html>) *Esri Acquires ClearTerra* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073862.html> Redland-based GIS software giant Esri announced on Friday morning that it has acquired ClearTerra, a developer of data extraction technology, from ClearShark, LLC. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. ClearTerra's technology helps extract unstructured data from emails, briefings, and reports, and automatically extracts geographic coordinates from that information. According to Esri, it will use the technology acquisition to add those same features to its ArcGIS platform. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073862.html>) *Vision Esports Snags $38M From Sports Teams, Invests In 3 Esports Companies* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073855.html> Beverly Hills-based Vision Esports has raised $38M in a funding round, and said it invested in 3 Esports companies--Echo Fox, Twin Galaxies and Vision Entertainment. Vision Esports said its funding round was led by Evolution Media (backed by the Creative Artists Agency, CAA) and TPG Growth, and also included a number of organizations and athletes from the professional sports field, including Odell Beckham Jr., the New York Yankees, the St. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=90294> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073855.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/ *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] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_6525805212966877106_m_-5186793508810711835_funding>* 2/23/18 Intellisense <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90293> Torrance $0.00 M 2/22/18 Vision Esports <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90294> Beverly Hills $38.00 M 2/22/18 FanAI <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90289> Santa Monica $2.50 M 2/21/18 Lindora <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90258> Costa Mesa $0.00 M 2/16/18 NGD Systems <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90188> Irvine $12.40 M 2/15/18 DroneBase, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90180> Los Angeles $12.00 M 2/15/18 Lumi <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90182> Los Angeles $9.00 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 2/13/18 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 February 28, Thousand Oaks -- *IEEE Buenaventura EMBS Talk* IEEE Buenaventura EMBS Talk. Understanding Signal Transduction Pathways. Cancer cells are notorious for uncontrolled growth and invasiveness. Within the human cell, proteins "talk" to each other and practice checks and balances to ensure that communication is tightly regulated. Speaker: Dr. Nitika Parmar received her PhD in Molecular Biology from UCLA and subsequently completed a Post-Doctoral fellowship at UCLA after which she was appointed as an Assistant Project Scientist. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26013 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 7, Santa Monica -- *The Montgomery Summit* The Montgomery Summit. The Montgomery Summit gathers an invited group of entrepreneurs, senior investors, and leading executives to discover the most important innovations in business and technology. The event features two days of presentations, keynotes, panels, and salons at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26015 March 7, Los Angeles -- *USC Startup Career Fair Spring 2018* USC Startup Career Fair Spring 2018. Small Companies, HUGE Opportunities. · 20+ Startups· Full-Time and Internship Positions· Opportunities for ALL majors: DESIGN, MARKETING, ENGINEERING, BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIONS, FILM, ETC.· Wednesday, March 7th, 10 AM – 2 PM in Viterbi E-Quad. Our mission is to connect talent on campus with the hottest startups in Los Angeles and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to engage in informative discussions with recruiters and apply for both full-time and internship positions. We’ll also be showcasing some of USC’s best student startups. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26014 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, Santa Monica -- *The Montgomery Summit* The Montgomery Summit. The Montgomery Summit gathers an invited group of entrepreneurs, senior investors, and leading executives to discover the most important innovations in business and technology. The event features two days of presentations, keynotes, panels, and salons at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26016 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.. 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