*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, July 17, 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 * - AutoGravity Names New CEO, CTO <#m_-166583710432703978_0075413> - Pelican Products Names Consumer Marketing Chief <#m_-166583710432703978_0075414> - SmartDrive Wins Paving Company <#m_-166583710432703978_0075412> - Platinum Equity Names New Executive <#m_-166583710432703978_0075411> - Joybird Acquired By La-Z-Boy <#m_-166583710432703978_0075410> - Octi Finds $7.5M For Augmented Reality Software <#m_-166583710432703978_0075404> *Marketplace* - Neohire South <#m_-166583710432703978_ad720> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-166583710432703978_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-166583710432703978_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-166583710432703978_ad596> *Tuesday, July 17, 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. *AutoGravity Names New CEO, CTO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075413.html> Irvine-based online car shopping and financing provider AutoGravity announced both a new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer this morning, saying that it has named Alex Mallmann named CEO and Jason Bonifay as CTO. Mallmann also joins AutoGravity's board of directors. Mallman was most recently President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance China, having served at Mercedes-Benz sine 1998. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075413.html>) *Pelican Products Names Consumer Marketing Chief* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075414.html> Torrance-based Pelican Products said on Monday that it has named Jennifer Lim as its Director of Marketing for its Consumer Division. Pelican, best known for its protective cases, develops a range of products for the huntin and fishing, adventure, personal electronics, photography, and other markets. Lim has previously worked at Hyundai, Harmon/Karon, and Beats by Dr. Dre. Pelican says that Lim will be based out of its Long Beach office. ( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075414.html>) *SmartDrive Wins Paving Company* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075412.html> San Diego-based driving safety and monitoring systems provider SmartDrive Systems announced this morning that it has signed up Superior Paving, a large asphalt paving company on the East Coast, as a new customer. Financial impact of the win was not announced. SmartDrive provides video-based safety and transportation monitoring products, which are used to monitor driving fleets, help encourage better driver safety, and also help reduce collisions and liability. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075412.html>) *Platinum Equity Names New Executive* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075411.html> Los Angeles-based private equity investor *Platinum Equity* announced this morning that it has added Michael Fabiano, to head up a new credit investing division. Fabiano was most recently Managing Director at GSO Capital Partners LP, which is part of Blackstone, and also has served as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Fabiano had been at GSO Capital Partners for more than a decade, according to Platinum Equity. Platinum Equity manages more than $13 billion in assets.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075411.html>) *Joybird Acquired By La-Z-Boy* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075410.html> Commerce, California-based Joybird, an online retailer and manufacturer of furniture, has been acquired by La-Z-Boy Incorporated, La-Z-Boy said on Monday. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. Joybird (Stitch Industries) was founded in 2014 by Alex Del Toro, Andres Hinostroza, Joshua Stellin and Christopher Stormer, and manufactures mid-century modern upholstered furniture, which it sells online through its own brand. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075410.html>) *Octi Finds $7.5M For Augmented Reality Software* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075404.html> Los Angeles-based startup Octi, which is developing augmented reality software, has raised $7.5M in a seed funding, the company disclosed recently. The funding came from Shasta Ventures, I2BF Ventures, Bold Capital Partners, Day One Ventures, Human Ventures, Live Nation and AB InBev, along with angels. the company offers up mobile apps which recognize the movements of users, allowing those usrs and movements to be used in augmented reality displays. Octi is led by co-founder and CEO Justin Fuisz. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showdeal&id=93065> )(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0075404.html>) *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 *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 *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. 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Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-166583710432703978_funding>* 7/16/18 Octi AKA Supermediafuture <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93065> Hollywood $7.50 M 7/11/18 CapLinked <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93055> Redondo Beach $2.50 M 7/05/18 ENTITY <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93014> Los Angeles $0.00 M 7/03/18 Tour Engine <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92999> San Diego $2.25 M 7/03/18 Harper Wilde <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93005> Los Angeles $2.00 M 7/02/18 Califia Farms <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92977> Los Angeles $50.00 M 6/27/18 InvolveSoft <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=92879> Santa Monica $2.50 M 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 6/20/18 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 18, Los Angeles -- *BizBash Live: Los Angeles 2018* BizBash Live Los Angeles. BizBash Live: Los Angeles returns to the California Market Center with the most important experience for event and meeting professionals. These event organizers will connect, collaborate, and cultivate new relationships with industry vendors from across Southern California and North America, and learn from the leading names in live experiences. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26149 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 25, Pasadena -- *Silicon Dragon LA 2018* Digital Entertainment Meets China Meets Tech. Silicon Dragon. The Silicon Dragon Los Angeles program, now in its 4th year, explores the city’s links to China as cross-border activities heighten. Alibaba, Tencent and Bytedance are investing in emerging tech and entertainment companies. As China looks west and Hollywood looks east, more Chinese and US companies are collaborating on content, production and digital entertainment. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26150 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 August 11, Culver City -- *Pitch Genius Workshop * Pitch Genius Workshop. The purpose of this workshop is to educate idea-to-early stage startups about investors, fundraising, and how to make a successful pitch. We're going deep into the investors' mind to understand how they analyze startups for investment. Through a slide-by-slide explanation of the investor deck, you will learn what turns investors on, what turns them off, and what investors absolutely abhor when founders are pitching them. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26116 August 16, Los Angeles -- *9th Annual Women in Green Forum* 9th Annual Women in Green Forum. The Women in Green Forum has emerged as the premier conference series highlighting women’s impact on the environmental industry. Now in its 9th year, the Women In Green Forum is the largest conference of its kind and attracts an international audience of environmental professionals. Each year, we convene sustainability trailblazers who share insights about the newest and most cutting-edge environmental innovations. The Forum’s 2018 program is built around the theme “The Future // Reimagined.” Speakers will focus on the future of tech and its environmental potential through sessions on topics ranging from blockchain to satellite imaging to automated workforces to augmented reality. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26083 ------------------------------ *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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