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Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - VIEVU Acquired By Axon Enterprises <#m_-7645229249109699426_0074661> - Science 37 Links With Pharmaceuticals Firm UCB <#m_-7645229249109699426_0074660> - Radiant Images, Pixvana Team On VR Software <#m_-7645229249109699426_0074659> - Semtech Acquires IC Interconnect <#m_-7645229249109699426_0074656> - Washe Raise $3.5M To Expand On-Demand Car Washes In LA <#m_-7645229249109699426_0074654> - Report: Facebook's New Dating Features Driven Out Of LA, By eHarmony Veteran <#m_-7645229249109699426_0074651> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-7645229249109699426_ad729> - Neohire South <#m_-7645229249109699426_ad720> - Become a Socaltech Supporter! <#m_-7645229249109699426_ad724> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-7645229249109699426_ad717> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-7645229249109699426_ad695> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-7645229249109699426_ad611> *Friday, May 4, 2018* *VIEVU Acquired By Axon Enterprises* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074661.html> Ontario, California-based Safariland, the parent company of body-worn camera maker VIEVU, said this morning that it has sold VIEVU to Axon Enterprises. Financial details of the sale were not announced. VIEVU's cameras are used by law enforcement and others in the public safety market. As part of the sale, the two said they are in a 10-year agreement where Safariland will become the preferred holster provider for Axon's TASER weapons. Safariland acquired VIEVU in 2015. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074661.html>) *Science 37 Links With Pharmaceuticals Firm UCB* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074660.html> Playa Vista-based Science 37, the venture backed startup which is developing technology to allow pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials at patients' homes, has linked with pharmaceuticals firm UBC. According to Science37, it is in a strategic collaboration with UCB to improve the clinical trial experience, with initial studies in the areas of neurology and immunology. Financial details of the deal were not announced. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074660.html>) *Radiant Images, Pixvana Team On VR Software* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074659.html> Pixvana, which develops software which helps users create, edit, and show virtual reality (VR) content, said this morning that it has partnered with Los Angeles-based VR camera rental service Radiant Images. Pixvana said it will offer up a free trail of its SPIN Studio Platform to users who rent a VR camera from Radiant Images. Pixvana is venture-backed by Vulcan Capital, Madrona Venture Group, Microsoft, Cisco, Raine and Hearst Ventures, and is based in Seattle. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074659.html>) *Semtech Acquires IC Interconnect* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074656.html> Camarillo-based analog and mixed signal semiconductor maker Semtech Corporation announced this week that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of IC Interconnect, a developer of contract wafer bumping and other related services for the semiconductor industry. Semtech said it would pay approximately $7M in cash plus assumed certain obligations for IC Interconnect. IC Interconnect is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where Semtech said it expects to add 42 employees. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074656.html>) *Washe Raise $3.5M To Expand On-Demand Car Washes In LA* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074654.html> On-demand, car wash startup Washe, which lets users connect with professional mobile car washers, said this week that it has raised $3.5M in a seed funding, to help it to "greatly expand" its operation sin Los Angeles, as well as expand into other new markets. The Boca Raton, Florida-based startup said the lead investor in the round was Ron Zuckerman, a technology entrepreneur and investor. Washe currently offers up its services in South Florida, Southern California, Georgia and New Jersey. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92008>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074654.html>) *Report: Facebook's New Dating Features Driven Out Of LA, By eHarmony Veteran* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074651.html> A report today from TechCrunch said the new dating features announced this week by Facebook are being developed in Los Angeles, by former eHarmony Chief Scientist Steve Carter. According to the report, Carter helped design the psychometric and relationship models that became the basis of eHarmony. 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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)* Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room (Free Drinks). Wednesday, May 9th Starting at 6pm! Drinks, Presentations, and Networking! 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26081 May 10, Los Angeles -- *Facebook Advertising Group Consultation (10 person limit)* Facebook Advertising Group Consultation (10 person limit). See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26082 May 11, San Diego -- *SANS Cyber Security Training in San Diego, California* SANS Cyber Security Training in San Diego, California. SANS' information security training goes beyond theory, incorporating real-world examples and practical techniques you can apply directly to your work. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26051 May 12, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Blockchain* Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Blockchain. The Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum will focus on entrepreneurial opportunities related to those blockchain technologies – ones that do not market or depend on cryptocurrencies. Our program will kick off with a Keynote by Leonard Adleman, of the University of Southern California. Prof. Adleman has been a pioneer in public key encryption, the co-inventor of the RSA encryption algorithm that is at the heart of many of the systems that help protect secure records and communications. A highly interactive panel discussion will include a Venture Capitalist, a Supply Chain Management specialist from Accenture and a serial software entrepreneur working in Blockchain. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26070 May 15, Los Angeles -- *AI and The Future Of Sales* AI and The Future Of Sales. Jobs requiring artificial intelligence skills in the US have grown 450 0n the last five years. Technology teams today collect billions of signals from users every month, and sales professionals are increasingly responsible for shaping process based on a dynamic flow of data — as opposed to traditional static strategy. How can we most effectively build for the content and data that flow into our sales teams? What is the right way to implement AI features into your sales process? We invite you to an evening of networking and an informative discussion brought to you by AlwaysHired at the wonderful WeWork Vine location. Discover how artificial intelligence can help you retain talent, predict employee resignations, maximize sales, identify conflicts in teams before they arise, help build self-motivated teams, and much more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26085 May 16, San Diego -- *MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego, Annual Wine Social Fundraiser* MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego, Annual Wine Social Fundraiser. Join us for the 15th Annual Wine Social and Fundraiser for #Stem. 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* Preccelerator® Program Class 8 Demo Day + Investor Panel. Clear your calendar - It's going down! The Preccelerator® Program Class 8 Demo Day kicks off on May 23rd @ 5:30pm, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. SAM Preccelerator® Program is our meeting spot to showcase the Preccelerator's current class of all-star companies to investors and the start-up community. Followed by an investor panel - details coming soon! Inside the Investor Boardroom - Insights to the Mistakes and Successes of Founders When Pitching. 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. 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. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Shimokaji IP (http://www.shimokaji.com) Bettering Life Through Creative Ideas Neohire South (http://www.neohiresouth.com) Scaling startups since 2007. The #1 most connected recruiting firm in LA. 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