*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, October 19, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). ------------------------------ *Headlines * - How Catalog Is Helping SMBs Compete Against Big Brands <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076374> - Terrakan Targets Real Estate Property Info For Developers <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076373> - LogicMonitor Names New European Sales Head <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076372> - XPRIZE Foundation Names Anousheh Ansari As New CEO <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076371> - Nexon's MapleStory 2 Reaches 1 Million Downloads <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076370> - Tastemade Takes $35M <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076368> - Weekend Lugging Luggage Around In LA Spawns Startup <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076365> - Surf Air Touts On Time Numbers <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076363> - Ticketmaster Buys Blockchain Startup, Upgraded <#m_-8317263779663835462_0076360> *Marketplace* - BDO USA - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-8317263779663835462_ad737> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-8317263779663835462_ad729> - Stradling <#m_-8317263779663835462_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_-8317263779663835462_ad596> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-8317263779663835462_ad188> *Friday, October 19, 2018* *How Catalog Is Helping SMBs Compete Against Big Brands* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076374.html> Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based Catalog (www.catalog.cc), a startup developing artificial intelligence software to help independent visual artists scale their content production efforts, announced it raised $1.5M in a seed funding round. The funding was led by Moonshots Capital, and also included Techstars and Luma Launch. We caught up with Catalog's co-founder and CEO Patrick Ip, along with co-founder Jacobo Lumbreras, to learn more about the startup. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076374.html>) *Terrakan Targets Real Estate Property Info For Developers* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076373.html> Terrkan, a new, Los Angeles startup, said on Thursday that it has launched a new online service aimed at providing real estate data to real estate developers. The company said that its service, which currently only covers Los Angeles, hows the development value of any residential or commercial property in the city of Los Angeles. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076373.html>) *LogicMonitor Names New European Sales Head* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076372.html> Santa Barbara-based software developer LogicMonitor said this week that it has named Daniela Streng as its new Managing Director for the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as its expands its business in the region. Streng was most recently Sales Director at Datto, in the Benelux, Germany, and UK. Datto--like LogicMonitor--is owned by private equity investor Vista Equity Partners. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076372.html>) *XPRIZE Foundation Names Anousheh Ansari As New CEO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076371.html> Los Angeles-based nonprofit XPRIZE, which operates a number of sponsored "challenge" prizes aimed at solving some of humanity's greatest challenges, has named Anousheh Ansari as its new CEO. Current CEO and founder Dr. Peter H. Diamandis continues as Executive Chairman. Ansari, who is a tech entrepreneur, is best known as for her private ride to space on a Russian Soyuz, which made her the first private female to visit space as a tourist. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076371.html>) *Nexon's MapleStory 2 Reaches 1 Million Downloads* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076370.html> *MapleStory 2 <http://maplestory2.nexon.net>*, the massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) which was launched by game developer *Nexon* last week, has just reached 1 million downloads, Nexon said on Thursday afternoon. Nexon--which has its U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles, but is based in Tokyo--offers up the game online through its own game launcher, as well as Steam.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076370.html>) *Tastemade Takes $35M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076368.html> Santa Monica-based Tastemade, which develops food- and lifestyle-focused content for YouTube, as well as its own website, said this week that it has raised $35M, in its Series E funding round. The funding was led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, and also included Amazon, Cool Japan Fund, Redpoint Ventures, Raine Ventures, Comcast Ventures, and Liberty Media. The content developer, which is led by co-founder and CEO Larry Fitzgibbon, says it now reaches over 250 million monthly viewers. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076368.html>) *Weekend Lugging Luggage Around In LA Spawns Startup* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076365.html> A "complete nightmare" experience by two LA tourists, lugging their luggage around town after checking out of their Airbnb, has spawned a new startup with links to Techstars. New York-based Vertoe, it just raised $1.85M in a seed funding round for its startup, whose founders, Sid Khattri and Neha Kesarwani, ended up hauling their suitcases around Los Angeles for six hours, turning what had been an effort to "explore LA" into a "complete nightmare". (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076365.html>) *Surf Air Touts On Time Numbers* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076363.html> Santa Monica-based Surf Air, the startup airline which got its start moving executives back and forth between Silicon Beach and the Bay Area, is touting numbers which it says show it has a 90% on-time arrival rate, versus its commercial competitors. Surf Air says its on-time rate compares to such competitors as Southwest (78%) and Delta Airlines (81%). The company also says its departure times are 90% on time from its airports, which include such locations as Hawthorne and San Carlos. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076363.html>) *Ticketmaster Buys Blockchain Startup, Upgraded* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076360.html> Los Angeles-based Ticketmaster said this morning that it has acquired a blockchain startup, UPGRADED. UPGRADED develops blockchain software which aims to convert traditional tickets into digital assets, combined with dynamic, encrypted barcodes Ticketmaster says prevent fraud often associated with paper or PDF-based tickets. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076360.html>) *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 *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 *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] *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_-8317263779663835462_funding>* 10/18/18 ProducePay <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94058> Los Angeles $14.00 M 10/18/18 Cujo AI <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94059> El Segundo $0.00 M 10/17/18 Edlio <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94056> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/17/18 Avidity Biosciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94055> La Jolla $0.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html October 19, Pasadena -- *Space Apps Challenge 2018 Kickoff* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26268 October 19, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26258 October 20, Pasadena -- *Space Apps Challenge 2018 * *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26269 October 20, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26259 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 21, Pasadena -- *Space Apps Challenge 2018 * *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26270 October 21, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26260 October 22, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26261 October 23, Pasadena -- *Bubblemania* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26271 October 23, Pasadena -- *Entrepreneurial Metrics-Measurements for Success* Entrepreneurial Metrics-Measurements for Success. Investors agree that the single most important factor for a company's success is the entrepreneur. Join Pasadena Angels Chairman, Chris Wadden, at this special evening where he will talk about various methodologies that investors use to evaluate entrepreneurs. Chris will offer case studies and talk about ongoing research and start-ups addressing this topic. Appetizers & drinks will be served. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26239 October 23, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26262 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 24, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26263 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 25, Santa Monica -- *Founder-Only Roundtable ft. Roger Obando* Founder-Only Roundtable ft. Roger Obando. Are you the founder of a tech startup? Join Founders Network for one of our intimate roundtable discussions featuring Roger Obando, Co-Founder and CTO of Baker Technologies. These intensive sessions are founder-only, and serve as a space to share real issues and challenges with your peers. Each session begins with a keynote discussion to set the tone, followed by a moderated roundtable discussion. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26256 October 25, Pasadena -- *AI and Society: Creating a Fair and Ethical Future* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26272 October 25, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26264 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 26, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26265 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 27, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26266 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 28, Pasadena -- *Connect Week 2018 By Innovate Pasadena* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26267 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 November 15, Los Angeles -- *Building Billion Dollar Startups: The First Annual Unicorn Quest* Building Billion Dollar Startups: The First Annual Unicorn Quest. Alliance SoCal. Meet SoCal's billion dollar startups from today and the future. The Unicorn Quest celebrates the ambition and massive successes of SoCal’s innovation ecosystem as told by the founders and investors themselves. Plus you will meet high-flying startups on a trajectory to unicorn status and the potential for meaningful impact on the SoCal ecosystem. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26254 ------------------------------ *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. Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). 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