*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, May 1, 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 ------------------------------ *Headlines * - NASA Gears Up To Launch Mission To Mars, From Vandenberg <#m_2622617198435408088_0074611> - Dollar Shave Club Boosts Executive Team With Four VP Hires <#m_2622617198435408088_0074609> - Chrome River Names New CTO <#m_2622617198435408088_0074608> - Smith Micro To Resell Digital Art Software <#m_2622617198435408088_0074610> - LeaseLock Lands $10M To Eliminate Security Deposits For Rentals <#m_2622617198435408088_0074599> - Virgin Hyperloop One, Dubai Team On New Cargo Transport Startup <#m_2622617198435408088_0074598> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_2622617198435408088_ad729> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_2622617198435408088_ad724> - Neohire South <#m_2622617198435408088_ad720> - Square 1 Bank <#m_2622617198435408088_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_2622617198435408088_ad694> *Tuesday, May 1, 2018* *NASA Gears Up To Launch Mission To Mars, From Vandenberg* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074611.html> Another exciting space launch--this time, from NASA--is set to launch from Vandenberg Air Force base on Saturday, as NASA looks to send a mission to Mars, the first planetary mission to take off from the West Coast. According to NASA, it is targeting a launch on Saturday, May 5th, at 4:05 a.m. PDT on Saturday, from Space Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Vandenberg--thanks in part to Los Angeles-based SpaceX--has become a hotbed of recent rocket launches. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074611.html>) *Dollar Shave Club Boosts Executive Team With Four VP Hires* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074609.html> Los Angeles-based Dollar Shave Club is announcing a major boost to its executive team this morning, with the hiring of four executives--Alan Wizeman as Chief Digital Officer, Danny Miles as Chief Technology Officer, Gloria Synn as Vice President of Member Strategy, and David Kujda as Vice President of Experience Design. Wizeman was previously at Target, Lululemon, WebMD, and ShopIgniter; Miles was at Nike; Synn was at Nordstrom and Gap; and Kujda was at HomeAway and PayPal. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074609.html>) *Chrome River Names New CTO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074608.html> Los Angeles-based Chrome River, which develops expense and invoice management software, said this morning that it has named Sunil Kayiti as its new Chief Technical Officer. Kayiti was most recently Managing Director at Eze Software Group, a developer of investment management software. Chrome River said Kayiti led a team of more than 170 at Eze, which is in Boston. Kayiti also had spent more than 20 years at Fidelity Investments. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074608.html>) *Smith Micro To Resell Digital Art Software* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074610.html> Aliso Viejo-based *Smith Micro Software <http://www.smithmicro.com>* said this morning that it has inked a deal to resell a line of digital art software from *Escape Motions, s.r.o.*. Acording to Smith Micro, it will resell the Rebelle 3, Flame Painter, Amberlight, and Inspirit titles developed by Escape Motions. Financial details of the deal were not announced.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074610.html>) *LeaseLock Lands $10M To Eliminate Security Deposits For Rentals* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074599.html> Los Angeles-based LeaseLock, a new startup that offers up an insurance product which eliminates the need for a security deposit for renters--in exchange for a monthly payment--has raised $10M in a Series A funding round. The company said the funding came from Wildcat Venture Partners, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, American Family Ventures, Moderne Ventures. The company lets renters pay a monthly fee to avoid having to put down a big security deposit, at rates starting at $19 per month. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=91825> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074599.html>) *Virgin Hyperloop One, Dubai Team On New Cargo Transport Startup* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074598.html> Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One, the advanced transportation technology startup which is now backed by Sir Richard Branson, has inked a deal in the country of Dubai, to launch a new startup called DP World Cargospeed. According to the companies, the new startup will develop a hyperloop system specifically designed for transporting cargo. In a launch in Dubai of the new company, Branson said he hopes to have those systems up and running within three years. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074598.html>) *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 *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! Our sponsors and supporters are featured on our website, and online service provider directory, as well as in our newsletter multiple times per week. It's a great way to both get the word out about your services, as well as support our news coverage of local companies across the tech industry! Contact [email protected] for details. *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. 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The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_2622617198435408088_funding>* 4/30/18 LeaseLock <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91825> Los Angeles $10.00 M 4/27/18 Maverick <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91821> Los Angeles $2.70 M 4/26/18 Chalice Wealth Partners <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91818> San Diego $4.60 M 4/19/18 TheWaveVR <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91557> Los Angeles $6.00 M 4/18/18 Tala <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91553> Los Angeles $50.00 M 4/18/18 Agentology <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91554> San Diego $12.00 M 4/17/18 VizExplorer <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91551> San Diego $0.00 M 4/17/18 AppOnboard <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91552> Los Angeles $15.00 M 4/09/18 Flyr <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91360> Santa Monica $1.00 M 4/09/18 SPIDR Tech Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91361> Manhattan Beach $2.50 M 4/06/18 Lytx FKA DriveCam <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91336> San Diego $700.00 M 4/05/18 PeerStreet <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91312> Manhattan Beach $29.50 M 4/03/18 Axonics Modulation Technologies <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91166> Irvine $20.10 M 3/30/18 Wondery <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=90999> Los Angeles $5.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html May 1, Santa Monica -- *Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Tactics* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26084 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 3, Santa Monica -- *LA CEOs* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26078 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 May 9, Santa Monica -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room (Free Drinks)* *NEW* . 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It’s a relaxing evening of fun, wine, great food, and an opportunity to give back to #STEM Programs. Located at the beautiful Waterfalls at Knobbe Martens in Del Mar you’ll enjoy unlimited tastings of California’s finest wines, along with a tasteful dinner prepared by the French Gourmet, and network with the who’s who of the #Tech and #Biotech industry. A portion of the ticket sales are donated to the MIT Science and Engineering Program for Teachers, (SEPT). This program enables the MIT Club of San Diego to send one High School teacher to MIT in Cambridge, MA for special training that they bring back to their classrooms in San Diego. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26060 May 20, Los Angeles -- *Display Week 2018* Display Week 2018. The 54th SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, or Display Week 2018, will take place May 20-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Display Week is the premier gathering of system integrators, designers, consumers, scientists, engineers and manufacturers in the field of electronic information displays. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25906 May 23, Los Angeles -- *The IT Summit Los Angeles* The IT Summit Los Angeles. The IT Summit is the executive technology conference series returning to Los Angeles for our twelfth annual event on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018. The purpose of the summit is to provide educational and networking resources for the IT leaders in Southern California. The conference is driven by an Executive Board of regional IT professionals that directs the content of the conference. The IT Summit is designed to address the real-world opportunities and challenges faced by today's executives. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/25984 May 23, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator® Program Class 8 Demo Day + Investor Panel* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26087 ------------------------------ *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. 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