*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, March 1, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
*Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - A Conversation With Appetize's Kevin Anderson On Getting Customer Service Right <#m_-7160671857968474568_0073916> - C3J Therapeutics Acquires Assets From Synthetic Genomics <#m_-7160671857968474568_0073918> - Jam City Opens Pre-Registration For New Harry Potter Mobile Game <#m_-7160671857968474568_0073917> - Wavemaker Portfolio Firm, Phunware, Goes Public Via Reverse Merger <#m_-7160671857968474568_0073913> - Tinder Campaigns For New Emoji Representing Interracial Couples <#m_-7160671857968474568_0073910> - Virtualitics Raises $7M In Series B <#m_-7160671857968474568_0073909> - Lionsgate, Amazon Prime Video Team On Movies In Latin America <#m_-7160671857968474568_0073904> - Atom Tickets Launches Affiliate Program <#m_-7160671857968474568_0073903> *Marketplace* - Recurring Revenue Conference 2018—April 12, Marina del Rey Marriott <#m_-7160671857968474568_ad731> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-7160671857968474568_ad717> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-7160671857968474568_ad694> - Oracle <#m_-7160671857968474568_ad683> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-7160671857968474568_ad611> *Thursday, March 1, 2018* *A Conversation With Appetize's Kevin Anderson On Getting Customer Service Right* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073916.html> This year, we're again sponsoring the Recurring Revenue Conference (www. recurringrevenueconference.com), presented by Sutton Capital Partners. As part of the lead in to the conference, and as a part of our sponsor relationship with the conference, we're running a series of interviews with speakers from the conference about their experience in the area of recurring revenues, customer service, and similar topics.Ahead of the conference, we sat down and spoke with Kevin Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Appetize (www.appetizeapp.com), a rapidly growing developer of point-of-sale software, on the topic of customer service. What has been the biggest lesson you've learned in retaining and keeping customers? (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073916.html>) *C3J Therapeutics Acquires Assets From Synthetic Genomics* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073918.html> Los Angeles-based C3J Therapeutics, a biotech firm developing targeted antimicrobials, and La Jolla-based Synthetic Genomics, said today that C3J has agreed to acquire the engineered bacteriophage assets from Synthetic Genomics. Financial details of the deal were not announced. According to the two, C3J will integrate SGI's proprietary engineered bacteriophage platform into C3J's R&D programs. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073918.html>) *Jam City Opens Pre-Registration For New Harry Potter Mobile Game* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073917.html> Los Angeles-based mobile game studio Jam City has opened up pre-registration for its new, mobie game, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, saying that fans can now be informed when the game will be available. The new game--which lets players create their own characters in an RPG-like environment--is being developed by Jam City under license from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Jam City also released a new game trailer for the highly anticipated game. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073917.html>) *Wavemaker Portfolio Firm, Phunware, Goes Public Via Reverse Merger* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073913.html> Los Angeles-based venture investor Wavemaker Partners has seen one of its portfolio companies hit the public markets, albeit via an unusual, reverse merger arrangement. According to Phunware, a developer of mobile application lifecycle management software, it has been acquired by Stellar Acquisition II, which is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Stellar is a so-called "blank check acquisition company" specifically designed to for reverse mergers. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073913.html> ) *Tinder Campaigns For New Emoji Representing Interracial Couples* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073910.html> Los Angeles-based dating app developer Tinder has just launched a new campaign, to add an emoji representing an interracial couple in love added to the standard emoji set. Tinder said it launched the #representlove campaign because--although there are now emojis for people of color and emojis for same-sex couples, there isn't one that represents interracial couples. Tinder is asking its users to sign its Interracial Couples Emoji petition on Change.org. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073910.html>) *Virtualitics Raises $7M In Series B* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073909.html> P (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073909.html>) *Lionsgate, Amazon Prime Video Team On Movies In Latin America* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073904.html> Santa Monica-based studio Lionsgate, and online giant Amazon said Tuesday that the two are in a content deal, which will bring a long list of Lionsgate movies to Amazon Prime Video members in Latin America. According to the two, the titles covered under the content deal include such titles as Wonder, John Wick: Chapter 2, The Shack, and Saban's Power Rangers. Financial details of the deal were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073904.html>) *Atom Tickets Launches Affiliate Program* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073903.html> Santa Monica-based movie ticketing service Atom Tickets has launched a big new, affiliate program, saying on Tuesday that it has started working with online publishers to share referral fees from ticket purchases. According to Atom Tickets, it has begun working with such websites as PopSugar and RetailMeNot on the program, where publishers receive money when their users buy movie tickets or gift cards. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0073903.html>) *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] *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *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_-7160671857968474568_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 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 2/15/18 Workast <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90185> Santa Monica $1.85 M 2/15/18 Miso Robotics, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90181> Pasadena $10.00 M 2/15/18 SaltStack <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90187> Lehi $15.50 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 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 -- *LA Blockchain Developers Night In Santa Monica* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26024 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, Santa Monica -- *The Montgomery Summit* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26026 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 9, Long Beach -- *CSULB VR Day - Long Beach, CA* CSULB VR Day. The California State University Long Beach Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is proud to sponsor the first campus-wide Virtual Reality (VR) Day on March 9, 2018. VR Day is an interdisciplinary collaboration amongst the colleges of the Arts, Engineering, Health and Human Services, and Liberal Arts. The full day event includes a keynote, faculty and practitioner panels, demos, short films, a VR career readiness workshop presented by the Career Development Center, and two screenings of the exciting and innovating VR film UTURN. Mirroring the diversity which is the hallmark of the university, the goal of VR Day is to highlight intellectual, gender, and racial diversity within the industry as well as prepare our majority minority students to become strong contributors to the burgeoning VR industry. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26018 March 10, Santa Monica -- *Mobile LAVA: Silicon Beach Ecosystem * *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26023 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 March 15, Los Angeles -- *R.E.D. Talks - Fireside Chat with Joanna McFarland* Fireside Chat with Joanna McFarland. LAEDC. While attending a kids birthday party, Joanna was commiserating with other moms about the challenge of getting their children to and from after school activities safely and on time. Joanna turned this challenge into an opportunity, and before long, the ride share service, HopSkipDrive for kids was born. Join us as Joanna shares the entrepreneurial journey she and her two co-founders have been on as they’ve grown a stable and successful business.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26019 ------------------------------ *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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