*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, November 2, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *Former Snap Engineering VP Launches New Startup, Liquidata* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076505.html> Timothy Sehn, the former Senior VP of Engineering for Venice-based Snap, has launched a new, Santa Monica-based startup called Liquidata. The new startup says it is developing a "data as a service" offering. Sehn left Snap a year ago. Sehn was one of the executives who had a significant stake in Snap at the IPO, with Sehn's share of the company worth around $110M at the IPO. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076505.html>) *Hulu Adds More Live TV Content* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076503.html> Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu said this week that it has added two new "add-ons" for its Live TV subscribers, including both a new set of Spanish channels, as well as new Entertainment content. Hulu said that viewers can gain access to Spanish language channels ESPN Deportes, NBC Universo, CNN En Español and History Channel En Español for an additional $4. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076503.html> ) *Mitchell Merges With Genex Services* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076506.html> San Diego-based software developer Mitchell, which develops software and other technology for the insurance and collision repair industries, says it has merged with Genex Services, a provider of clinical solutions for the workers' compensation, auto, and disability markets. Financial details of that merger were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076506.html>) *City of Hope Teams On New Cell Therapy Manufacturing Site* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076504.html> Duarte-based cancer research and treatment center City of Hope and Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate, said the two plan to develop their own, cell therapy manufacturing facility, which will be based in Phoenix, Arizona. According to the two, the new cell therapy manufacturing facility will help it improve the speed at which stem cell research and cancer treatment is delivered. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076504.html>) *DNAe Aims At Treating Antimicrobial Resistant Infections* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076502.html> Carlsbad-based DNAe says it has developed a new, diagnostic platform that uses semiconductor DMA to help in treating antimicrobial resistant infections. According to the company, it completed the first phase of a $51.9M million contract with the U.S. government to developing DNA sequencing technology to help physicians by providing rapid diagnosis of antimicrobial resistant infections and influenza. The U.S. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076502.html>) *BlackLine Inks Reseller Deal With SAP* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076501.html> Los Angeles-based accounting software developer BlackLine said on Thursday that it has inked a reseller agreement with SAP, which will allow SAP to resell its cloud-based finance and accounting software. Financial details of the deal were not announced. According to BlackLine, SAP will resell its finance and accounting software as a "SAP Solution Extension" to its customers around the world. BlackLine's software works with SAP's ERP Financial products, including SAP S/4HANA. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076501.html>) *Sponsored Post: SVB's Second Tech Gives Back Event In LA!* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076500.html> Tech Gives Back, the tech community’s largest corporate service event, was held for the second year in LA on Thursday, October 18th, with 300+ volunteers attending from 60+ companies helping out at eight different volunteer sites: Plastic Oceans in Santa Monica, YearUp in Culver City, Temescal Gateway Park in Pacific Palisades, Harvest Home in Venice, Mar Vista Family Center at Mar Vista, Two Bit Circus Foundation in downtown LA and The Center at Blessed Sacrament in Hollywood. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076500.html>) *FabFitFun: We Just Hit $200M In Revenues, One Million Subscribers* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076499.html> Los Angeles-based subscription box startup FabFitFun said on Thursday that it has just exceeded $200M in revenues, and now has more than one million subscribers to its service. According to the company, the growth is a huge increase from its start offering up its seasonal subscription box in 2013, when it shipped a mere 2,000 boxes. The site had started in 2010 as a digital magazine focused on beauty, fashion, fitness, wellness, and other areas. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076499.html>) *Upfront's Deliv Finds $40M More For Same Day Delivery* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076496.html> *Deliv <http://deliv.co>*, a startup which offers up same day delivery services for the "last mile" for retailers--which is backed by LA's Upfront Ventures--has raised $40M more in a funding round. The Series C funding came from Google, Clayton Venture Partners (the VC arm of car rental giant Enterprise Holdings),UPS, General Catalyst Partners, The Macerich Co., PivotNorth Capital, RPM Ventures and Upfront Ventures. Deliv is based in Menlo Park, California. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=36521>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076496.html>) *Snap Sues Influencer Over Failure To Promote Spectacles* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076492.html> Venice, California-based Snap, the parent firm of Snapchat, has sued social media influencer and actor Luka Sabbat for failing to promote the company's Spectacles in posts. According to a report and the lawsuit, Sabbat was paid $45,000 upfront with the promise of another $15,000 to post himself wearing Snap's Spectacles, but failed to do so per the legal terms of the deal with Snap. Snap is seeking the $45,000 back, plus damages. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076492.html>) *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 [email protected]. *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 *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. 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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 8, Los Angeles -- *LA Tech Mixer* Schmoozd LA Tech & Startup Mixer. Come celebrate the end of 2018, and the culmination of Schmoozd's fascinating year, on Thursday, November 8th (6pm)! Grab a drink and network with 300 other members of the Schmoozd community. Check out 10 NEW startups showcase their latest launch. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26273 November 8, Santa Monica -- *Shift Happens: Digital Transformation and Business* SHIFT HAPPENS: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND BUSINESS. Cross Campus. Worldwide spending on digital transformation technologies -- hardware, software, and services -- hit $1.3 trillion in 2017. Spending is expected to almost double between now and 2021 when the total amount spent on digitalization globally will surpass $2.1 trillion. Technology impacts every industry and the way we conduct business. Digital transformation, the modernization of IT infrastructure, speeds business change, provides companies with competitive differentiation, and increases value – not only with customers but also of the digitally transformed company itself. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26275 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 November 15, Costa Mesa -- *Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) 17th Annual Wine Tasting & Scholarship Fundraiser* 17th Annual Advancing Women in Technology Wine Tasting & Scholarship Fundraiser. Join in the celebration on Thursday, November 15 as we recognize this year’s scholarship recipients and our 2018 Rising Women and Outstanding Executives in Technology. Enjoy wine tasting, a light dinner, a fantastic silent auction, and networking with our tech community. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26274 November 26, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26122 November 27, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26123 November 28, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26124 November 29, Los Angeles -- *AutoMobility LA - LA Auto Show* AutoMobility LA. AutoMobility LA 2018 will take place November 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AutoMobility LA is the industry's first trade show converging the technology and automotive industries to launch new products and technologies and to discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the future of transportation and mobility. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26125 November 30, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26240 December 1, Los Angeles -- *LA Auto Show* LA Auto Show.Last year, the global show had 1,000 of the latest models, vehicle debuts, and concept cars on display and this year, the expectation is no different. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26241 December 1, Los Angeles -- *The In.flux Reality Mixer* The In.flux Reality Mixer. The In.flux Reality Mixer is a quarterly innovation lounge. 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