*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, June 19, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://www.socaltech.com/News> ------------------------------
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Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - CrowdStrike Finds $200M More In Series E Funding, Now Valued At $3 Billion <#m_5242055412284094251_0075145> - Intellisense Systems Weather Sensor In Evaluation In Torrance <#m_5242055412284094251_0075144> - Quest International Expands In Europe <#m_5242055412284094251_0075143> - CTC Global Names COO <#m_5242055412284094251_0075147> - Embodied Gets $22M For Lifelike Robots <#m_5242055412284094251_0075132> - SURE Targets Uber and Lyft Passengers With New Insurance Product <#m_5242055412284094251_0075131> - Crown, An App Which Makes Dating A Game, Launches In LA <#m_5242055412284094251_0075130> *Marketplace* - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_5242055412284094251_ad729> - Square 1 Bank <#m_5242055412284094251_ad695> *Tuesday, June 19, 2018* *Intellectual Property Seminar - June 28 - Santa Monica <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-what-entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-intellectual-property-tickets-44576539630>* Planning for Success: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property “IP can be complex and confusing; now, I am able to make smart decisions to protect my IP and maximize its value!” – this is the reaction of many who have attended Kevin’s past presentations. Kevin DeBré, Chair of the Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions practice at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP is conducting a unique one-hour workshop geared specifically for entrepreneurs on Intellectual Property Protection, Planning and Profit. Key topics will include: • How to build a solid IP foundation on a startup budget • Common mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them • How to respond to tough questions about IP protection from potential investors This workshop will change the way you think about IP. Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-success-what- entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-intellectual-property-tickets-44576539630 *CrowdStrike Finds $200M More In Series E Funding, Now Valued At $3 Billion* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075145.html> Crowdstrike, the cloud cybersecurity software developer led by George Kurtz, has raised a huge, $200M funding round, which values the company at more than $3 billion. The company--started in Irvine, where most of it operations are, but which now officially says is is headquartered in Sunnyvale--said the funding was led by General Atlantic, Accel and IVP, with participation from March Capital and CapitalG. (Funding Details <https://www.silicontap.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=31261>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075145.html>) *Intellisense Systems Weather Sensor In Evaluation In Torrance* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075144.html> Torrance-based Intellisense Systems, a startup which is developing portable, 3lb micro-weather sensors to provide real time weather information, says it has signed up the City of Torrance Office of Emergency Services to evaluate its flood detection system and advanced weather sensor products. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075144.html>) *Quest International Expands In Europe* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075143.html> Irvine-based QuestInternational, which provides depot repairs, field services, and supply chain logistics for device manufacturers, announced this morning that it has expanded in Europe. According to Quest International, it has expanded its existing European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, in order to accommodate more customers. Quest did not say how big of an expansion it is making. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075143.html>) *CTC Global Names COO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075147.html> Irvine-based CTC Global, a manufacturer of a carbon fiber composite cores used in power line conductors, has named Gabriel Tashjian as its Chief Operating Officer. Tashjian was previously at General Electric, service as GE's corporate Digital Transformation Leader for Customer Experience. The company said Tashjian will be in charge of its manufacturing, supply chain management, quality assurance, environmental health and safety, and facilities management. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075147.html>) *Embodied Gets $22M For Lifelike Robots* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075132.html> Pasadena-based Embodied, a startup which says it is developing "life-like robots to revolutionize care and wellness for humans", announced Monday morning that it has raised $22M in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Calibrate Ventures, and also included JAZZ Venture Partners, along with existing investors Osage University Partners, Intel Capital, Grishin Robotics and others. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075132.html>) *SURE Targets Uber and Lyft Passengers With New Insurance Product* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075131.html> Los Angeles- and New York-based SURE, which develops an app that makes it easy to purchase insurance on demand through a smartphone, has launched a new insurance product aimed at passengers of ridesharing services. According to SURE, which is led by CEO Wayne Slavin, its new product, RideSafe, provides passengers with insurance coverage when they are using ridesharing networks Uber and Lyft. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075131.html>) *Crown, An App Which Makes Dating A Game, Launches In LA* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075130.html> Crown, a new app which attempts to turn the dating process into an actual mobile game, has launched in Los Angeles. The new app--which currently only runs on iOS--was developed by Match Group. The app presents a limited set of curated dating matches every day at noon, and runs a competition of sorts to narrow down a user's choices to a winner, who are given a choice to chat with you or pass. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075130.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 *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. Pacific Western Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW). For more information, visit www.square1bank.com, or send an email to rchurch...@square1bank.com. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_5242055412284094251_funding>* 6/19/18 CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92772> Irvine $200.00 M 6/07/18 The Honest Co. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92627> Santa Monica $200.00 M 6/05/18 Raken <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92570> Cardiff-By-The-Sea $10.00 M 5/31/18 SnackNation <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92567> Los Angeles $12.00 M 5/29/18 Moleaer <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92543> Torrance $6.00 M 5/29/18 Surkus, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92542> Los Angeles $10.00 M 5/23/18 TruStory <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92268> Los Angeles $3.00 M 5/22/18 Openpath <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92225> Culver City $7.00 M 5/22/18 Heal <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92224> Pacific Palisades $20.00 M 5/18/18 Eyellusion <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92221> Los Angeles $2.00 M 5/17/18 Cujo AI <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92203> El Segundo $0.00 M 5/16/18 Quarterback <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92194> Los Angeles $2.50 M 5/16/18 OspreyData Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92195> San Juan Capistran $5.00 M 5/16/18 Zeeto <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92196> San Diego $0.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html June 19, Los Angeles -- *LA Fintech* LA Fintech. Come mix and mingle with other Financial Technologist's Tuesday June 19th. Learn about the newest and fastest changes going on in financial technology. Finance is undergoing a massive change some call the "financial paradigm" or "crypto wars". Laws from 1930-1940 (old right?) are getting broken down with technological innovation in finance. Find partners, talk about your project, bounce ideas, discover LA Fintech. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26114 June 20, Los Angeles -- *First Look SoCal at UCLA Luskin Center* First Look SoCal at UCLA Luskin Center. Come see 30 early stage startups who are commercializing their deep scientific breakthroughs from 18 of SoCal’s top research universities and institutions. The day will feature three simultaneous domain tracks: Life Science, Computer Science, and Physical Science. This exclusive, invite-only half-day program will bring together investors, innovators and executives in an intimate setting. This event is brought to you by the Alliance for Southern California Innovation and the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA). Event is free but need to request invite. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26111 June 20, San Diego -- *Drones Over San Diego* Drones Over San Diego. MIT Enterprise San Diego. UBER, Amazon, Dominos and more. Every day we hear news of another application for UAVs — commonly known as Drones. We will cover real applications, from the Commercial, Military, and Technical viewpoints. And, especially what is happening here in San Diego. MODERATOR David Place, CDR (Ret.) USN. PANELISTS: Amir Emadi, President and CEO, SKYLIFT GLOBAL; Dave Twining, Co-Founder, COO, PLANCK AEROSYSTEMS; Daniel Magy, Founder and CEO, DRONE CITADEL; Chad Amon, CEO and Co-Founder, INOVA DRON. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26121 June 21, Santa Monica -- *Wild and West Startup Presentations and Networking at WeWork in Santa Monica* Wild and West Startup Presentations and Networking at WeWork in Santa Monica. Tuesday, June 21st at WeWork in Santa Monica! Come learn more about local startups and meet new people in the Silicon Beach community. Feel free to bring company swag to hand out to guests. Want to present? Book a presentation ticket and get 5 minutes of stage time to present your company, talent or host a demonstration.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26109 June 27, Los Angeles -- *Join us for the Future Forum on Future Healtcare Innovation* Future Forum – The Future of Healthcare Innovation. LAEDC. A New Healthcare Paradigm Powered by Investment in Innovation. The healthcare industry is experiencing an explosion of innovations that are improving life expectancy and quality of life. Healthcare’s innovation has driven the development of new diagnostic procedures, drugs, and medical devices, among many other advances. Future healthcare innovation is poised to deliver a massive sea change in prevention, personalized care tailored to a patient’s specific genetic profile, and more efficient technology-enabled patient-provider health encounters. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26120 June 28, Irvine -- *MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #15* MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #15. OC ENTREPRENEURS: Join us for another LIVE MasterMinds Workshop. Bring your startup ideas and business questions so our friendly group of local Orange County entrepreneurs and business owners can help you move your business farther, faster. Free tickets available if you have a good startup business question for discussion, or you want to practice your startup pitch. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26104 June 28, Santa Monica -- *Planning for Success: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property* Planning for Success: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property “IP can be complex and confusing; now, I am able to make smart decisions to protect my IP and maximize its value!” – this is the reaction of many who have attended Kevin’s past presentations. Kevin DeBré, Chair of the Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions practice at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP is conducting a unique one-hour workshop geared specifically for entrepreneurs on Intellectual Property Protection, Planning and Profit. Key topics will include: • How to build a solid IP foundation on a startup budget • Common mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them • How to respond to tough questions about IP protection from potential investors This workshop will change the way you think about IP. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26113 July 11, Santa Monica -- *Flying With Unicorns LAVA Awards Celebration 2018* "Flying With Unicorns" LAVA Awards Celebration 2018. Celebrate Hall of Fame Honoree Hemi Zucker and J2 Communications Extraordinary M&A Activity. Hemi Zucker is a Managing Principal of OCV Partners. OCV is a Los Angeles-based venture fund that invests in, owns, and operates companies in the information technology, e-commerce, media & telecommunications, life sciences & healthcare, and clean technology sectors with the objective of creating sustainable long-term value. Why You Should Attend: Connect with Startup CEOs, Venture Funded Companies, Venture Investors and thought leaders shaping the future of Los Angeles's technology ecosystem. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26102 July 14, Culver City -- *Pitch Genius Workshops* Pitch Genius Workshops/ The purpose of this workshop is to educate idea-to-early stage startups about investors, fundraising, and how to make a successful pitch. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26115 ------------------------------ *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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