*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, May 9, 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 * - Syntiant Secures Funding From Intel, Others For Edge Computing <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074720> - Cornerstone OnDemand Boosts Board With Trio Of New Members <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074719> - Ring Launches Neighbors, An App To Share Crime, Safety Alerts <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074715> - Amgen Ventures Backs Akili In $55M Funding <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074718> - DTS Virtual:X Deploys On Analog Devices DSP <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074716> - Luna DNA Gets $4M For Genomic, Medical Database <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074713> - Uber Kicks Off Major Conference At Skirball <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074710> - SpaceX Rocket Targeted For Use This Week Designed For Manned Flight, Reuse <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074709> - Esri Creates Portal For Africa <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074708> - mPulse Mobile Gets $11M For Healthcare Engagement <#m_-4881830853411118456_0074702> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-4881830853411118456_ad720> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-4881830853411118456_ad717> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-4881830853411118456_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-4881830853411118456_ad694> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-4881830853411118456_ad729> *Wednesday, May 9, 2018* *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. *Syntiant Secures Funding From Intel, Others For Edge Computing* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074720.html> Irvine-based Syntiant, a developer of semiconductors used for "edge computing" and machine learning applications, has raised a Series A round of funding, led by Intel Capital, Syntiant said on Tuesday. The size of the funding round was not disclosed. The round also included Seraph Group, Danhua Capital and Embark Ventures. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=57659>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074720.html>) *Cornerstone OnDemand Boosts Board With Trio Of New Members* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074719.html> Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand, which develops cloud-based learning and human capital management software for the enterprise, said late Tuesday that it has nominated a trio of new members to its board of directors. According to Cornerstone OnDemand, it has nominated Elisa Steele, Richard Haddrill and Marcus Ryu for election to its board of directors, after an "extensive search". (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074719.html>) *Ring Launches Neighbors, An App To Share Crime, Safety Alerts* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074715.html> Santa Monica-based Ring, which develops the popular line of video doorbells, as well as security cameras and other products, said on Tuesday that it has launched a new app, Neighbors, which allows users to get real time, local crime and safety information from their neighbors and law enforcement. The app also allows users to share videos and screen grabs from Ring's devices. According to Ring, the new app works both on iOS and Android. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074715.html>) *Amgen Ventures Backs Akili In $55M Funding* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074718.html> Amgen Ventures, the venture capital arm of Thousand Oaks-based Amgen, is one of the investors in a Boston biotech company, Akili Interactive. Akili said Tuesday that it has raised $55M in a Series C funding, which was led by Temasek, and also included Baillie Gifford, Amgen Ventures, M Ventures (the CVC fund of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), JAZZ Venture Partners, Canepa Advanced Healthcare Fund, and Brooklands Capital Strategies. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074718.html>) *DTS Virtual:X Deploys On Analog Devices DSP* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074716.html> Calabasas-based DTS, the developer of surround sound and sound processing software which is now owned by Xperi Corporation, says its technology is now available on Analog Devices, Inc. digital signal processing (DSP) products. According to DTS, its DTS Virtual:X SDKs are ready for integration into AVRs and sound bars using Analog Devices' various DSP products, including the ADSP-2148x, ADSP-2157x, ADSP-SC57x, ADSP-2158x. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074716.html>) *Luna DNA Gets $4M For Genomic, Medical Database* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074713.html> San Diego-based LunaDNA, which is developing a "community owned" platform for genomic and medical research information, said on Tuesday that it has raised $4M in a funding round. The funding came from Illumina Ventures and Arch Venture Partners, and also included Bridgelink Capital, Hemisphere Ventures, and Dr. Aristides Patrinos, who was head of the Human Genome Project. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=92045> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074713.html>) *Uber Kicks Off Major Conference At Skirball* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074710.html> On-demand ride service Uber is kicking off its annual conference, UBER Elevate this morning at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, where it will feature presentations from the company, regulators, vehicle manufacturers, investors, and many others. Uber is also showing off its flying tax prototype at the summit -- which it hopes to launch as a real service, UberAIR, in Los Angeles and Dallas, in 2023. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074710.html>) *SpaceX Rocket Targeted For Use This Week Designed For Manned Flight, Reuse* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074709.html> The SpaceX rocket which is being used in this week's satellite launch is specifically designed for manned flight--and for sending astronauts to the International Space Station. SpaceX mentioned the rocket being used in the flight is a Falcon 9 Block 5, which is designed specifically for re-use and ease of parts replacement. The launch will be the first for the new design, which reportedly will only require a quick inspection between launches, and could be used up to 100 times. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074709.html>) *Esri Creates Portal For Africa* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074708.html> Redland-based geographical information software (GIS) developer Esri said on Tuesday that it has rolled out a new, online portal specifically focused on its customers in Africa. According to the company, the portal provides access to its ArcGIS Online service as well as geographic data and imagery for Africa. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074708.html>) *mPulse Mobile Gets $11M For Healthcare Engagement* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074702.html> Encino-based mPulse Mobile has raised $11M in a Series B funding, for the company's mobile engagement software. According to mPulse Mobile, the funding was led by SJF Ventures, and also included HLM Venture Partners, EchoHealth Ventures, OCA Ventures, and Bonfire Ventures. mPulse has now raised over $25M in total. SJF Ventures' Cody Nystrom joins mPulse Mobile's board of directors with the funding. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92034>)(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0074702.html>) *Neohire South <http://www.neohiresouth.com>* Your source for the most sought-after startup jobs. At Neohire South, we take our relationships seriously. 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To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.keyinfo.com/public-cloud/#streamone ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-4881830853411118456_funding>* 5/09/18 Syntiant <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92046> Irvine $0.00 M 5/08/18 Luna DNA <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92045> San Diego $4.00 M 5/07/18 Rival <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92014> Los Angeles $30.00 M 5/07/18 mPulse <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92034> Encino $11.00 M 5/03/18 Refuge Biotech <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91954> Menlo Park $25.00 M 5/02/18 Soothe <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91952> Los Angeles $31.00 M 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 AppOnboard <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91552> Los Angeles $15.00 M 4/17/18 VizExplorer <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=91551> San Diego $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 9, Alhambra -- *MADIA Tech Launch Meetup* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26091 May 9, Los Angeles -- *UBER Elevate Summit* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26100 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 11, Los Angeles -- *Tech Coast Angeles Los Angeles Screening* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26098 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 13, Anaheim -- *TechConnect World Innovation Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26093 May 14, Anaheim -- *TechConnect World Innovation Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26092 May 15, Anaheim -- *TechConnect World Innovation Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26094 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, Anaheim -- *TechConnect World Innovation Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26095 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 17, Los Angeles -- *Urban Tech Connect 2018* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26089 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 May 24, Santa Monica -- *Silicon Beach Crypto Happy Hour w/ Presentations at The Room in Santa Monica (Complimentary Drinks)* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26097 May 30, Santa Monica -- *Silicon Beach Networking Mixer at The Room in Santa Monica (Complimentary Drinks)* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26090 ------------------------------ *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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