*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, October 12, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
*Sponsored By * TVC Capital LLC (www.tvccapital.com) Investments and acquisitions of growing software companies. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. 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 * - Anthem Ventures Backs Rollick In Series A <#m_-8391039422995837993_0076297> - Activision Launches Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Worldwide <#m_-8391039422995837993_0076295> - The Walt Disney Company Contributes $1M To Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts <#m_-8391039422995837993_0076296> - Bird Steals Away Two Uber Execs <#m_-8391039422995837993_0076293> - Mission Debuts Managed Services, Cloud Consulting After Merger <#m_-8391039422995837993_0076289> - NASA: Russian Launch Failure May Impact SpaceX Commercial Crew Mission <#m_-8391039422995837993_0076288> - Manned SpaceX Mission May Be More Urgent After Russian Launch Failure <#m_-8391039422995837993_0076284> *Marketplace* - TECH+HOMELESSNESS: A Conversation. October 18, 6-8:30pm, Santa Monica <#m_-8391039422995837993_ad738> - BDO USA - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-8391039422995837993_ad737> - Stradling <#m_-8391039422995837993_ad608> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-8391039422995837993_ad188> *Friday, October 12, 2018* *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] *Anthem Ventures Backs Rollick In Series A* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076297.html> Santa Monica-based Anthem Ventures has made an investment in the Series A funding for affinity buying program Rollick Outdoor, in a Series A funding. Rollick provides discounted pricing via affinity buying programs on powersports, RV, marine and industrial equipment to members of the military, first responders, and other similar affinity groups. The $8. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=55930>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076297.html>) *Activision Launches Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Worldwide* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076295.html> Santa Monica-based videogame publisher Activision said this morning that the latest sequel in its Call of Duty series of games, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, is now available worldwide. The company said the title is now avaliable both digitally and at global retailers worldwide. The new game includes multi-player options, "more Zombies available on day one than any other game", a new mode called "Blackout", among other features. The title runs on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076295.html>) *The Walt Disney Company Contributes $1M To Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076296.html> The Walt Disney Company, which is based in Burbank, said late Thursday evening that it has donated $1M in aid to relief efforts in Florida and nearby areas, after a devastating hit by Hurricane Michael this week. According to Disney, the donation will go to support disaster response and recovery efforts through the Florida Disaster Fund managed by the Volunteer Florida Foundation. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076296.html>) *Bird Steals Away Two Uber Execs* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076293.html> Venice, California-based on-demand scooter rental firm Bird said on Thursday afternoon that it has hired two, former Uber executives. Bird said it has named Davis Cinelli as Vice President and Head of Finance of the company, and Yibo Ling has become Vice President of Corporate Development, in addition ot heading up Bird's team in China. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076293.html>) *Mission Debuts Managed Services, Cloud Consulting After Merger* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076289.html> A newly launched company, Mission--created from the merger of Los Angeles-based Reliam, Los Angeles-based Stratalux ,and Boston-based G2 Tech Group-- has launched under a new, consolidated brand, Mission said this week. The company--led by longtime cloud and hosting services veteran Simon Anderson--offers up managed services and consulting for cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076289.html>) *NASA: Russian Launch Failure May Impact SpaceX Commercial Crew Mission* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076288.html> The launch failure early this morning in Kazakhstan of a Russian Soyuz mission to the International Space Station may impact the commercial mission of Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX and Boeing, if NASA is forced to return crews to earth and leave the ISS without a crew. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076288.html>) *Manned SpaceX Mission May Be More Urgent After Russian Launch Failure* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076284.html> Interest in a manned launch to the International Space Station by Hawthorne, California-based SpaceX may take on some more urgency, after Russia has suspended all manned rocket launches in the wake of a launch failure this morning. The aborted launch resulted in an emergency landing and search and rescue of a NASA astronaut and his Russian counterpart. The aborted launch from Kazakhstan took place at 4:40am ET from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076284.html>) *TECH+HOMELESSNESS: A Conversation. October 18, 6-8:30pm, Santa Monica <https://bit.ly/2RhOXSS>* Is homelessness just too complex to solve? How can we harness technology to impact homelessness? Should the SoCal tech community engage in conversations around innovation and disruption of the deepening homeless crisis? Sutton Capital Partners is proud to sponsor an evening focused on solutions. Come hear how a 15-week coding course is changing lives; how VR, social media and mobile apps are creating impact. Mix and mingle with tech enthusiasts, founders/funders, philanthropists and homeless industry experts. Bring your questions and your curiosity. Grab a ticket at: https://bit.ly/2RhOXSS #tech4homeless #tech #LA #SVPLA *BDO USA - Southern California Technology Industry Team <http://www.bdo.com>* BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to publicly traded and privately held companies through more than 60 offices domestically and 160 countries globally. Our Southern California technology industry team professionals have deep experience helping online, software, hardware, and cleantech businesses in the local ecosystem to navigate the many issues affecting their businesses and to help them meet their larger strategic goals. Our team provides a wide range of guidance in the key issues effecting technology companies including, M&A advisory, initial public offerings, tax planning and consulting, intellectual property agreements, financial reporting and regulatory compliance matters. http://www.bdo.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. *Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://www.pixelgate.net>* We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-8391039422995837993_funding>* 10/09/18 Machinify <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94011> Palo Alto $10.00 M 10/04/18 ZipRecruiter <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93955> Santa Monica $104.00 M 10/03/18 Tyffon <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93937> Los Angeles $2.17 M 10/02/18 Boulevard <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93936> Santa Monica $0.00 M 10/01/18 VelosBio Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93914> San Diego $58.00 M 9/25/18 Cirrus Insight <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93806> Irvine $0.00 M 9/19/18 SnapMD, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93720> Glendale $7.10 M 9/17/18 Drinks <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93616> Los Angeles $15.00 M 9/13/18 CODA Biotherapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93613> South San Francisco $19.00 M 9/12/18 Epic Sciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93585> San Diego $52.00 M 9/11/18 FirstClose <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93579> Austin $0.00 M 9/10/18 Momentum IoT <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93526> Long Beach $3.10 M 9/07/18 Daybreak Games <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93524> San Diego $0.00 M 9/06/18 OrderMark, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=93510> Los Angeles $9.50 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html October 12, Los Angeles -- *Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable* The Financial Services Cybersecurity Roundtable is a cross-organizational, cross-functional “learning community” committed to working together to better protect our community from bank fraud, credit card theft, identity theft and other forms of cyber crime. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26205 October 12, Santa Monica -- *13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo* 13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo. 13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo will return to Santa Monica on October 12-13, 2018 with brand new vehicles, speakers, and exhibitors to showcase the newest innovations of the alternative technology industry. This two-day event is free to attend and brings together in one place a variety of brands, technologies, and manufacturers specializing in alternative technology. An array of NEW vehicles will debut at the 2018 AltCar Expo including SOLO, Electra Mechannica’s new single-passenger EV. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26183 October 13, 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26141 October 13, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Longevity* Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Longevity. Approaches to enhancing healthspan range from drug discovery efforts to big-data methods and direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies. Challenges of commercialization include reliance on findings from short-lived model organisms, poor biological understanding of aging, and hurdles in performing clinical trials for aging. Yet if even one company succeeds, the social and financial impact will be huge. Join us for this exciting forum where we will review how entrepreneurs may approach the most promising advances in healthspan biotech, how entrepreneurs may approach these opportunities, the path to financing, and the resources in Southern California. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26224 October 13, Santa Monica -- *13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo* 13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo. 13th Annual City of Santa Monica AltCar Expo will return to Santa Monica on October 12-13, 2018 with brand new vehicles, speakers, and exhibitors to showcase the newest innovations of the alternative technology industry. This two-day event is free to attend and brings together in one place a variety of brands, technologies, and manufacturers specializing in alternative technology. An array of NEW vehicles will debut at the 2018 AltCar Expo including SOLO, Electra Mechannica’s new single-passenger EV. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26184 October 17, Santa Barbara -- *eGames, eLeagues and the Economics of Mass Spectator esports: This is NOT your Father’s NFL - MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast* eGames, eLeagues, & the Economics of Mass Spectator esports: This is Not Your Father's NFL. MIT Enterprise Central Coast. The esport industry growth had been a bottoms-up, viral phenomenon. But now, the emergence of finely-tuned league structures centered around specific games, has helped solidify a growing business ecosystem that has attracted significant investment. Join us on October 17th, 2018, as we examine the historical backdrop of competitive video gaming and esports as a broadcast media phenomenon; game design and other factors driving the exceptional user/enthusiast growth dynamics; investor interest, and the evolution of monetization models. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26234 October 18, Los Angeles -- *TechCrunch Sessions: AR/VR* TC Sessions: AR/VR is a single-day event designed to facilitate in-depth conversations, hands-on demos and networking opportunities with the industry leaders, content creators and game changers bringing innovation to the masses. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26198 October 18, Santa Monica -- *Tech + Homelessness: A Conversation* TECH+HOMELESSNESS: A Conversation. Is homelessness just too complex to solve? How can we harness technology to impact homelessness? Should the SoCal tech community engage in conversations around innovation and disruption of the deepening homeless crisis? Sutton Capital Partners is proud to sponsor an evening focused on solutions. Come hear how a 15-week coding course is changing lives; how VR, social media and mobile apps are creating impact. Mix and mingle with tech enthusiasts, founders/funders, philanthropists and homeless industry experts. Bring your questions and your curiosity.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26235 October 20, Los Angeles -- *THE COLLECTIVE CONFERENCE 2018 * The Collective Conference. Join LA’s most sought-after speakers and trendsetters to experience the FUTURE of Fashion, Food, and Travel. This year, we’re not just focusing on what’s new but pushing the conversation ahead to 2019 and beyond to ensure that you have the tools and insights to take your Business, Blog, and Career to the next level. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26233 October 21, Los Angeles -- *PyData LA* PyData conferences bring together users and developers of data analysis tools to share ideas and learn from each other. The PyData community gathers to discuss how best to apply Python tools, as well as tools using R and Julia, to meet evolving challenges in data management, processing, analytics, and visualization. We aim to be an accessible, community-driven conference, with tutorials for novices, advanced topical workshops for practitioners, and opportunities for package developers and users to meet in person. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26202 October 24, San Diego -- *QuickPitch 2018 | San Diego Venture Group* San Diego Venture Group QuickPitch Competition. 10 startups go head-to-head for over $75K in prizes. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26187 October 24, San Diego -- *QuickPitch 2018 San Diego Venture Group* John G. Watson Quick Pitch. San Diego Venture Group. 10 startups go head-to-head for over $75K in prizes. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26170 October 25, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Network with Investors: Angels, VCs, High Net Worths, Strategic Partners and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00am sharp. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26226 October 25, Los Angeles -- *Cybersecure LA 2018* This conference is designed to equip participants define the specific risks they face amidst the current information risk landscape, develop an action plan to manage these risks, and deliver a stronger cyber risk posture. Most importantly, participants will be prepared with the right questions, practical tools, valuable resources, and the critical next steps to take to strengthen their organization’s cyber risk posture.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26204 October 25, Irvine -- *MasterMinds OC Startup Accelerator Workshop #19* 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/26197 October 26, Malibu -- *Masterminds 2018 - Survive and Thrive* SURVIVE AND THRIVE TODAY 2018. Keynotes by Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass; Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures; Vernice Armour, first African American Fighter Pilot, and others. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26155 October 27, Malibu -- *Masterminds 2018 - Survive and Thrive* SURVIVE AND THRIVE TODAY 2018. Keynotes by Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass; Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures; Vernice Armour, first African American Fighter Pilot, and others. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26156 October 28, Malibu -- *Masterminds 2018 - Survive and Thrive* SURVIVE AND THRIVE TODAY 2018. Keynotes by Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass; Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures; Vernice Armour, first African American Fighter Pilot, and others. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26157 October 29, Newport Beach -- *OCTANE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FORUM* OCTANE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FORUM. Join us October 29-30 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26134 October 30, Newport Beach -- *OCTANE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FORUM* OCTANE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FORUM. Join us October 29-30 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26135 November 3, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Venturing to Mars* Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Venturing to Mars. Mars entrepreneurship has entered its lift off phase. The US Government is preparing for manned missions to Mars but private companies like SpaceX may well get there first. Elon Musk declared that SpaceX will put one million people on Mars. Entrepreneurial opportunities already have emerged in areas like Launch, Sensors, Instrumentation and Habitats. Join us to hear expert speakers from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, industry insiders and entrepreneurial startups. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26225 November 10, 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26146 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *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. 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