*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Tuesday, November 13, 2018* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud ------------------------------ *Headlines * - ZipRecruiter Expands Board With GoDaddy, LinkedIn, Facebook Execs <#m_-8432625777158289049_0076568> - Semtech Gets Design Win <#m_-8432625777158289049_0076567> - Newegg Plans Holiday Sale Launch Next Week <#m_-8432625777158289049_0076566> - Scientist.com Expands In Asia <#m_-8432625777158289049_0076565> - Kofax Buys Division From Nuance <#m_-8432625777158289049_0076563> *Marketplace* - BDO USA - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-8432625777158289049_ad737> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-8432625777158289049_ad729> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-8432625777158289049_ad717> - Square 1 Bank <#m_-8432625777158289049_ad695> *Tuesday, November 13, 2018* *ZipRecruiter Expands Board With GoDaddy, LinkedIn, Facebook Execs* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076568.html> Los Angeles-based ZipRecruiter, which operates an artificial intelligence-driven online employment marketplace, has named three new, high profile board members, the company said last week. According to ZipRecruiter, it has added GoDaddy's Black Irving, Facebook's Cipora Herman, and LinkedIn's Emilie Choi to its board of directors. Irving was most recently CEO of GoDaddy, and also served at Microsoft and Yahoo, and sits on the board of Docusign. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076568.html>) *Semtech Gets Design Win* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076567.html> Camarillo-based analog and mixed signal semiconductor developer *Semtech <http://www.semtech.com>* announced a design win this morning, saying that smart home technology developer Savant is using the company's chips in a design. According to Semtech, Savant is using its BlueRiver AV-over-IP chipsets for a new IP video product line. Those products provider 4K video over IP to residential and commercial markets. Shipment volumes and financial impact of the win were not announced.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076567.html>) *Newegg Plans Holiday Sale Launch Next Week* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076566.html> Los Angeles-based online electronics retailer *Newegg <http://weww.newegg.com>* said today that it is planning its launch of its holiday sales starting next week, on November 19th. The company--like many others--has steadily been moving its holiday sales earlier and earlier in the year. According to Newegg, this year it will have a "six-day Black Friday" sale on its products, with sales starting on Monday, November 19th with deepest discounts on Saturday, November 24th.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076566.html>) *Scientist.com Expands In Asia* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076565.html> San Diego-based outsourced, scientific services marketplace Scientist.com said this morning that it is expanding in the Asia-Pacific region, and has opened up a new office in Tokyo, Japan. According to the firm, it recently created marketplaces for several Japanese pharmaceutical companies. The company said it is opening up a office in Tokyo at the Nihonbashi Life Sciences building, where UC San Diego and other major life sciences companies also house international offices. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076565.html>) *Kofax Buys Division From Nuance* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076563.html> Irvine-based *Kofax <http://www.kofax.com>*, which develops document imaging software and systems, has acquired the Document Imaging division of *Nuance <http://www.nuance.com>*. Kofax paid $400M in cash for the division. Nuance said the sale of the division will help it focus on its conversational AI and cloud-related technologies; Kofax said the deal will help it bolster its "Intelligent Automation" technologies.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076563.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 *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. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *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]. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-8432625777158289049_funding>* 11/07/18 Mirium Pharmaceuticals <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94247> San Diego $120.00 M 11/06/18 Engineer.ai <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94246> Los Angeles $29.50 M 11/02/18 Syntiant <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94171> Irvine $25.00 M 11/01/18 Imbellus <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94168> Los Angeles $14.50 M 11/01/18 RingDNA, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94170> Sherman Oaks $10.00 M 10/31/18 PatientPop, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94133> Santa Monica $65.00 M 10/30/18 WAYV <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94129> Los Angeles $5.00 M 10/30/18 LegalZoom.com <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94128> Glendale $0.00 M 10/25/18 Pathmatics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94080> Santa Monica $3.00 M 10/23/18 Tala <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94079> Los Angeles $0.00 M 10/23/18 Enevate <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94078> Irvine $0.00 M 10/22/18 Qpex Biopharma <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94077> San Diego $33.00 M 10/18/18 Cujo AI <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94059> El Segundo $0.00 M 10/18/18 ProducePay <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94058> Los Angeles $14.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html November 13, Los Angeles -- *DTLA Pitch Night* DTLA Pitch Night. 2nd Annual Startups in the Sky. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26277 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. Mixed reality art meets provocative conversations, a hosted bar and signature small bites. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26257 December 2, 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/26242 December 3, 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/26243 December 4, 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/26244 December 5, 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/26245 December 6, 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/26246 December 7, 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/26247 December 8, 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/26248 December 9, 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/26249 ------------------------------ *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. 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