*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, April 10, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Interview With Startup Boost, Matt Stodder and Blake Caldwell <#m_-4265714043417087849_0074353> - GumGum Sports Adds Former NBC Executive As Sales Head <#m_-4265714043417087849_0074374> - Vandenberg Air Force Base Goes Solar With Major Installation <#m_-4265714043417087849_0074375> - AutoGravity Extends Auto Financing App To International Students <#m_-4265714043417087849_0074373> - Bird's Transportation Sector Picks Up As UBER Buys JUMP <#m_-4265714043417087849_0074366> - Report: Zuma Launch Failure Not Due To SpaceX <#m_-4265714043417087849_0074363> - SPIDR Tech Lands $2.5M For Law Enforcement Software <#m_-4265714043417087849_0074358> *Marketplace* - Equity & Alternative Compensation Structures for Startups - April 17 <#m_-4265714043417087849_ad732> - Neohire South <#m_-4265714043417087849_ad720> - Stradling <#m_-4265714043417087849_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-4265714043417087849_ad596> *Tuesday, April 10, 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 2 keynotes: Therese Tucker, Founder & CEO, BlackLine and Rick Stollmeyer, CEO & Co-Founder, MINDBODY, Inc. Register and use Promo Code: SocalTECH for 20% discount. Register at: http://www.recurringrevenueconference.com Questions: [email protected] *Interview With Startup Boost, Matt Stodder and Blake Caldwell* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074353.html> What is Startup Boost, and how is it looking to help early stage startups in Los Angeles? We recently sat down with Matt Stodder, Co-Director of Startup Boost/Los Angeles, and Blake Caldwell, Global Director of Startup Boost, to learn more about the program, what it offers up to startups. Explain what Startup Boost is? Blake Caldwell: This is our second cohort at Startup Boost, which is a preaccelerator. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074353.html>) *GumGum Sports Adds Former NBC Executive As Sales Head* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074374.html> Santa Monica-based GumGum Sports, which is using computer vision technology for sports media valuation, said Monday that it has named a former NBC and ESPN executive as its new VP of Sales. According to GumGum Sports, Ian Partilla has been named as Vice President of Sales, and will head up its global sports revenue efforts. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074374.html>) *Vandenberg Air Force Base Goes Solar With Major Installation* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074375.html> Vandenberg Air Force Base, which is located in Lompoc, just North of Santa Barbara, has just installed what is the largest, photovoltaic power system in the U.S. Air Force. According to installer SunPower Corp., the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Vandenberg Air Force Base, and Defense Logistics Agency Energy, operations on Vandenberg's 28-megawatt solar power system has just gone live, and will meet about 35 percent of the base's energy needs. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074375.html>) *AutoGravity Extends Auto Financing App To International Students* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074373.html> Irvine-based AutoGravity, the fintech startup which offers up a smartphone app to help connect vehicle shoppers with financing, is extending to offer up loans to international students in the US, through a new partnership. According to AutoGravity, it has partnered with Westbon, a provider of lending to international students, to offer up financing options to that user base through its app. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074373.html>) *Bird's Transportation Sector Picks Up As UBER Buys JUMP* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074366.html> The alternative-transportation services segment occupied by new Santa Monica startup Bird suddenly heated up today, after car sharing service Uber said that it has acquired JUMP Bikes--the provider of a electric bike sharing service in San Francisco. Uber reportedly paid between $100M and $200M for JUMP Bikes, which offers up dockless, electric bicycles. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074366.html>) *Report: Zuma Launch Failure Not Due To SpaceX* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074363.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX is not to blame for the reported failure of the super-secret "Zuma" government payload, according to a report today from the WSJ. According to the report--citing "people familiar with the details"--the second stage of the SpaceX rocket failed to separate from the Zuma payload, but that failure was a result of issues with a design by defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. SpaceX sent the super secret payload into space in January from Florida. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074363.html>) *SPIDR Tech Lands $2.5M For Law Enforcement Software* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074358.html> Manhattan Beach-based SPIDR Tech, which is developing software for law enforcement which provides customer relationship management (CRM)-type features for police departments, has raised $2.5M in a funding round. The funding came from Sidewalk Labs, Birchmere Ventures, Stage Ventures, Kairos Association, Heartland Ventures, and No Name Ventures. SPIDR Tech's software provides one-to-one communications with victims of crimes. The company was founded by Rahul Sidhu (CEO) and Kenaniah Cerny (CTO). (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=55303>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074358.html>) *Equity & Alternative Compensation Structures for Startups - April 17 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equity-alternative-compensation-structures-for-startups-with-louis-wharton-at-the-preccelerator-tickets-44575428306>* Equity & Alternative Compensation Structures for Startups with Louis Wharton. Precellerator Program. For a company founder, it is easy to understand the benefits of providing stock or stock options to employees. It’s a way of compensating employees that doesn’t drain cash from the business. Employees will feel invested in the future success of the company. Join us to get insights and wisdom about maximizing opportunities and minimizing mistakes in creating equity compensation. Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 12:00-1:30 PM * LUNCH PROVIDED * SAM Preccelerator 1453 3rd Street Promenade Suite 300 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equity-alternative-compensation-structures-for- startups-with-louis-wharton-at-the-preccelerator-tickets-44575428306 *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 *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. Stradling's clients include emerging and high growth public and private companies as well as private equity funds, venture capital groups and their respective portfolio companies. 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. *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <[email protected]>* We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-4265714043417087849_funding>* 4/09/18 Flyr <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91360> Santa Monica $1.00 M 4/09/18 SPIDR Tech Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91361> Manhattan Beach $2.50 M 4/06/18 Lytx FKA DriveCam <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91336> San Diego $700.00 M 4/05/18 PeerStreet <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91312> Manhattan Beach $29.50 M 4/03/18 Axonics Modulation Technologies <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91166> Irvine $20.10 M 3/30/18 Wondery <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90999> Los Angeles $5.00 M 3/28/18 Singlera Genomics <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90995> La Jolla $60.00 M 3/27/18 Relativity <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90980> Los Angeles $35.00 M 3/27/18 Fastdata.io, Inc. <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90994> Santa Monica $5.00 M 3/26/18 Upkeep <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90968> Los Angeles $10.00 M 3/23/18 ServiceTitan <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90870> Glendale $62.00 M 3/23/18 BioIQ AKA Jentryx <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90871> Santa Barbara $26.50 M 3/22/18 Pairwise Plants <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90856> San Diego $25.00 M 3/21/18 PestRoutes <http:///intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90853> Mckinney $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html April 10, Pasadena -- *Pasadena Tech Happy Hour* Pasadena Tech Happy Hour. We are working to build a collaborative and engaged tech community in Pasadena to be inclusive of people who may not have easy access to more established tech hotspots. This community will be a place where an entrepreneur can find their next lead investor, a place where a designer can showcase their artistry and the developer can demonstrate their technical expertise; a place where anyone looking to get involved in their local tech community can find resources to further their vision. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26061 April 10, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Digital Summit* Los Angeles Digital Summit. The Definitive Digital Marketing Gathering. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26005 April 11, Monrovia -- *MADIA Tech Launch Meet-up* MADIA Tech Launch Meet-up. Join MADIA Tech Launch and Richard Lee, Bluebeam’s past President and CEO for another Second Wednesday Meet-up. Richard will discuss “Going from Zero to $100 Million: Up, Down, and Sideways to a Successful Exit.” Bluebeam is among the nation’s fastest growing technology firms, named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Its award-winning PDF creation, markup and collaboration solutions are used today by the world's top architectural, engineering and construction firms. Email Bruch Lathrop at [email protected]. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26056 April 11, Los Angeles -- *Los Angeles Digital Summit* Los Angeles Digital Summit. The Definitive Digital Marketing Gathering. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26006 April 12, Marina Del Rey -- *Recurring Revenue Conference 2018* Recurring Revenue Conference 2018. Sutton Capital Partners is proud to present the fourth annual RECURRING REVENUE CONFERENCE. We invite entrepreneurs, executives and investors who want to learn about the latest innovations, business models and customer retention to achieve explosive growth. Whether you are a SaaS or subscription business, or if customer retention is critical for your success, this is the premier Southern California event to learn from the tech pioneers. Today’s analytical insights, coupled with disciplined tactics are enabling companies to deepen their customer relationships in unparalleled ways. Come hear from experts who are successfully growing their industry-leading companies, as well as from the investors backing the. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25980 April 14, Culver City -- *Pitch Genius Workshops: Learn What Investors Want* Pitch Genius Workshops: Learn What Investors Want. The purpose of this workshop is to educate you about investors, fundraising, and how to make a successful pitch. We're going deep into the investors mind to really understand how they analyze startups for investment. Through a slide-by-slide explanation of an investor pitch deck, learn what turns investors on, what turns them off, and what investors absolutely abhor when founders are pitching them. The best part is, we've invited an early-stage investor to join the workshop so they can tell you their perspective first-hand. Here's your chance to sit down with a real LA based investor, in an intimate setting, and LEARN. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26052 April 14, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Equity Funding* Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Equity Funding. How Disruptive Companies are Getting Funded in Los Angeles. Southern California is emerging as one of the hottest venture ecosystems in the country. This program will examine the current state of startup development in Los Angeles, as well as the specific ingredients necessary to plan and execute a successful funding strategy for your startup. Our program will open with Andy Wilson’s keynote presentation, Silicon Valley South: How Southern California Could Become the Next Great Tech Ecosystem, commissioned by the Alliance for Southern California Innovation.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26059 April 17, Santa Monica -- *Equity & Alternative Compensation Structures for Startups with Louis Wharton at the Preccelerator* Equity & Alternative Compensation Structures for Startups. Precellerator Program. For a company founder, it is easy to understand the benefits of providing stock or stock options to employees. It’s a way of compensating employees that doesn’t drain cash from the business. Employees will feel invested in the future success of the company. Join us to get insights and wisdom about maximizing oppourtnities and minimizing mistakes in creating equity compensation. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26065 April 19, Santa Monica -- *Advancement of Women in STEM* WITI: Advancement of Women in STEM. In an era when women are more and more prominent in fields such as business, law, and medicine - why are there so few women pursuing career in Information Technology, Engineering and Science? Our panelists for our upcoming event "Advancement in STEM" are phenomenal women who are making significant contributions to technical communities that improve and impact our society through education, entertainment, and engineering. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26029 April 19, Glendale -- *HR101: Hiring, Onboarding, and Paying Employees* HR101: Hiring, Onboarding, and Paying Employees. SCORE. The SCORE/Paychex seminar, HR101: Hiring, Onboarding, and Paying Employees, helps entrepreneurs select and develop productive and engaged employees. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26049 April 20, Santa Monica -- *StartEngine ICO 2.0 Spring Summit* StartEngine ICO 2.0 Spring Summit. The ICO marketplace has continued to grow exponentially; over $1.2B has already been raised in 2018; well on the way of passing the 2017 benchmark of $3.2B! The StartEngine ICO 2.0 Spring Summit will bring together hundreds of devoted cryptocurrency and blockchain investors, companies and influential keynote speakers to discuss a myriad of topics. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26025 April 24, Irvine -- *Gemalto KeySecure Certification course* Gemalto KeySecure Certification course. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26053 April 25, Thousand Oaks -- *IEEE Buenaventura EMBS Talk on Vivonetics: Progressing Clinical Research with Wearable Technology* IEEE Buenaventura EMBS Talk on Vivonetics. Wearable sensors have become ubiquitous in the world of fitness tracking and quantified self, but data from these devices is limited to basic analysis. Vivonoetics, with our software platform VivoSense, enables continuous data to be analyzed with accuracy and repeatability. VivoSense is a sensor agnostic software that combines multiple sensor data onto one analysis platform. Sensor data can be synced together, making data collection possibilities for academic and clinical research boundless. This presentation will give an overview of the VivoSense software, how it meets the needs of a universal physiological data analysis program and its built in algorithms that provide quality physiological end points for research. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26067 April 26, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Network with capital sources: Angels,VCs,High Net Worths,advisors and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26034 April 28, Irvine -- *Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching* Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching. Perfect your 60-second pitch with valuable coaching from Tech Coast Angels investors and startup experts. Participate in friendly competition and win bragging rights and special TCA recognition with plaques and digital website badges awarded to category favorites and participants. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County. Attend one or both of the coaching days and perform your 60-second pitch in front of Teach Coast Angels investors, receiving valuable feedback and coaching on how to enhance and perfect your pitch. Observe as other entrepreneurs try their luck at the elevator pitch, and learn as the coaches offer their suggestions for the most impactful strategies for influence and communication.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26001 April 29, Irvine -- *Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching* Tech Coast Angels: EXTREME Coaching. Perfect your 60-second pitch with valuable coaching from Tech Coast Angels investors and startup experts. Participate in friendly competition and win bragging rights and special TCA recognition with plaques and digital website badges awarded to category favorites and participants. Incredible networking and exposure to media and active investors of Orange County. Attend one or both of the coaching days and perform your 60-second pitch in front of Teach Coast Angels investors, receiving valuable feedback and coaching on how to enhance and perfect your pitch. Observe as other entrepreneurs try their luck at the elevator pitch, and learn as the coaches offer their suggestions for the most impactful strategies for influence and communication.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26002 April 30, Los Angeles -- *Crypto Invest Summit* Crypto Invest Summit. CRYPTO INVEST SUMMIT is an exclusive, curated, high-impact, informative and thought-provoking summit presented by some of the world’s foremost innovators, change makers and prominent leaders in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26046 May 1, Los Angeles -- *Crypto Invest Summit* Crypto Invest Summit. CRYPTO INVEST SUMMIT is an exclusive, curated, high-impact, informative and thought-provoking summit presented by some of the world’s foremost innovators, change makers and prominent leaders in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26047 May 2, Los Angeles -- *Crypto Invest Summit* Crypto Invest Summit. CRYPTO INVEST SUMMIT is an exclusive, curated, high-impact, informative and thought-provoking summit presented by some of the world’s foremost innovators, change makers and prominent leaders in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26048 May 5, Encino -- *First Time Entrepreneur Workshop* First Time Entrepreneur Workshop. LAVA. Workshop for entrepreneurs that are starting companies in areas that are likely to draw venture capital investment. During our five hour program, you will learn how to: Determine the value of your company Put together a capitalization table Understand how VCs screen potential investments Understand the differences between trademarks, copyrights and patents and when you need them Choose co-founders Network at startup events — the right way. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26058 May 7, San Diego -- *Technology Services World (TSW) 2018* Technology Services World (TSW) 2018. TSW is an unrivaled source of peer learning, networking, and idea sharing. Learn how technology companies are leveraging the expertise of both their Sales and Service teams to land, retain, and grow customers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26035 ------------------------------ *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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