*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, July 2, 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 Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Tinder Secures Swipes After Security Flap <#m_-2938036055126072334_0075283> - iBASEt Expands In France <#m_-2938036055126072334_0075282> - Quest Software Buys Metalogix <#m_-2938036055126072334_0075281> - ObEN Links With Tencent, Others On Blockchain Research Center In China <#m_-2938036055126072334_0075280> - Teledyne Launches Earth Imaging Sensor To ISS <#m_-2938036055126072334_0075279> - MaxLinear Names CFO, Chief Corporate Strategy Officer <#m_-2938036055126072334_0075278> - GroGuru Gets $250K In Seed Funding <#m_-2938036055126072334_0075272> - Bird Now Officially Worth $2 Billion After Closing $300M Funding <#m_-2938036055126072334_0075271> *Marketplace* - Stradling <#m_-2938036055126072334_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-2938036055126072334_ad596> - LAVA Awards Celebration - July 11 - Santa Monica <#m_-2938036055126072334_ad734> *Monday, July 2, 2018* *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *Tinder Secures Swipes After Security Flap* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075283.html> Los Angeles-based dating app developer Tinder has addressed the security issues uncovered in a security researchers report in January, including fully encrypting images transmitted between its servers and fixing data transfers which would have let hackers determine if users were swiping "left" or "right" on photos, according to a letter to Senator Ron Wyden last week released by the company. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075283.html>) *iBASEt Expands In France* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075282.html> Foothill Ranch-based software developer iBaseT says it has opened up a new, European headquarters in France, as part of an effort to meet increased demand for its software in France, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. According to iBaseT, its new European headquarters is based in Toulouse, and will help support the French aerospace industry, as well as other European demand. The new office is at the B 612 Toulouse Aerospace Campus. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075282.html>) *Quest Software Buys Metalogix* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075281.html> Aliso Viejo-based Quest Software has acquired Metalogix, a developer of migration tools for Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Metalogix develops tools that are used for the migration, management, and securing of Office 365 and Microsoft SharePoint. According to Quest, the buy will help it boost its overall portfolio of products for managing Microsoft installations. Metalogix had been based in Washington, D.C. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075281.html>) *ObEN Links With Tencent, Others On Blockchain Research Center In China* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075280.html> Pasadena-based ObEN, the artificial intelligence startup developing personal avatars, says it has linked with Tencent and the Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance (PBCSF), on a "blockchain research center" in China. According to ObEN, it is donating $1M for research and implementation of blockchain technology at Tsinghau, and effort that is also being supported by Tencent, Gao Rong Venture Capital and others. ObEN and its partners are investing a total of $5M in the research center. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075280.html>) *Teledyne Launches Earth Imaging Sensor To ISS* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075279.html> Thousand Oaks-based Teledyne Technologies Incorporated said today that it has successfully launched an earth imaging sensor to the International Space Station (ISS), on last week's SpaceX Falcon 9 delivery run to the ISS. According to Teledyne, its DLR Earth Sensing Imaging Spectrometer (DESIS) was designed and built by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and will be installed and tested on Teledyne Brown Engineering's Multi-User System for Earth Sensing (MUSES) aboard the space station. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075279.html>) *MaxLinear Names CFO, Chief Corporate Strategy Officer* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075278.html> Carlsbad-based semiconductor maker MaxLinear announced this morning that it has named Steven Litchfield as the company's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Strategy Officer. Litchfield joins MaxLinear from Microsemi, where he had been Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer since 2009. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075278.html>) *GroGuru Gets $250K In Seed Funding* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075272.html> GroGuru, a startup developing irrigation automation technology for the agriculture industry, has raise $250,000 in a seed funding from Western Growers and Radicle Growth. GroGuru is part of San Diego- and Irvine's EvoNexus startup incubator, and develops a precision soil and irrigation monitoring system. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075272.html>) *Bird Now Officially Worth $2 Billion After Closing $300M Funding* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075271.html> Santa Monica-based electric scooter startup Bird is now officially worth $2 billion, after saying on Thursday that it has completed a $300M venture funding round, led by Sequoia Capital, and also including Accel, B Capital, CRV, Sound Ventures, Greycroft and e.ventures. Bird is battling Lime, plus a host of other competitors including Uber and Lyft, to establish a beachhead in the growing "last mile" electric scooter market. Bird has been working on the new funding round all month. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075271.html>) *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] *LAVA Awards Celebration - July 11 - Santa Monica <https://www.lava.org/events/lava-venture-awards-celelbration>* "Flying With Unicorns" LAVA Awards Celebration 2018. A Fireside Chat with Los Angeles's recent Unicorn Exits from Startup to $1BB+ Snap Inc. Dollar Shave Club Ring 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. Register today! https://www.lava.org/events/lava-venture-awards-celelbration ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-2938036055126072334_funding>* 6/27/18 UST Global <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92881> Aliso Viejo $250.00 M 6/27/18 Honk <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92883> Los Angeles $18.00 M 6/27/18 InvolveSoft <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92879> Santa Monica $2.50 M 6/20/18 Scratch Financial, LLC <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92870> Los Angeles $6.40 M 6/19/18 CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92772> Irvine $200.00 M 6/19/18 Crate.io <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92774> San Francisco $11.00 M 6/19/18 Cylance <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92858> Irvine $120.00 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 Heal <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92224> Pacific Palisades $20.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 9, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26126 July 10, Los Angeles -- *General Assembly+ The Riveter: Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship* General Assembly+ The Riveter: Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship. We invite you to join us for this interactive evening celebrating women in technology and entrepreneurship. Our panelists will share their genuine stories of success and pitfalls along their journey, how they've reached their level of success, advice on navigating the workplace, and how we can support the next generation. After the panel we will go into Q&A to take a deeper dive into the issues women face in the tech and professional industry and find solutions to how we can rise above the obstacles and thrive in this growing field. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26142 July 10, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26127 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 11, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26128 July 12, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26129 July 13, San Diego -- *38th Annual Esri User Conference* 38th Annual Esri User Conference. The Esri UC is the destination of choice for international technology experts, scientists, educators, business executives, and GIS users from every discipline—including commercial businesses, governments, and nonprofits—seeking to transform their organizations through the most powerful GIS and mapping platform on the planet.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26130 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 July 19, Playa Vista -- *LAXTechRecruit* LAXTechRecruit. All Day hands-on conference on Recruiting & Hiring Strategies. Lou Adler keynote, 35+ Talent Acquisition Leaders speaking and opening playbooks on Hiring, Employer Branding & Sourcing Automation Tools & Recruiter Outbound Marketing. 200+ attendees @ CTRL Collective & Sponsored by Hiretual. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26112 July 26, Irvine -- *MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #16* MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #16. 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/26105 ------------------------------ *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. 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