*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, January 7, 2019* 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 * - HyperX Launches New Products At CES <#m_-4592947517451256893_0076981> - Blue Targets Prosumer Market, YouTubers With New $100 XLR Microphone <#m_-4592947517451256893_0076979> - TP-Link Expands Mesh Networking Lineup <#m_-4592947517451256893_0076978> - Bitcoin IRA Launches White Label Product For Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers <#m_-4592947517451256893_0076980> - Qualcomm Backs 5G Startup Baicells <#m_-4592947517451256893_0076977> *Marketplace* - Peak - Facilitated Annual Leadership Team Planning for Emerging Companies by Collective Genius <#m_-4592947517451256893_ad741> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_-4592947517451256893_ad729> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-4592947517451256893_ad694> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-4592947517451256893_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-4592947517451256893_ad608> *Monday, January 7, 2019* *BDO - 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. For more information, please contact our LA Technology leaders Anthony Ferguson, Tim Clackett, and Kris Kaufmann at [email protected]. http://www.bdo.com *HyperX Launches New Products At CES* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076981.html> Fountain Valley-based HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, is hitting CES hard with its product releases, saying this morning that it is launching headsets, microphones, mice, and memory at the consumer electronics show. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076981.html> ) *Blue Targets Prosumer Market, YouTubers With New $100 XLR Microphone* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076979.html> Westlake Village-based microphone maker Blue, best known for its USB microphones that are popular among podcasters and others, is moving up into the professional and prosumer market, saying this morning that it is launching a new, cardioid XLR condenser microphone specifically for the professional recording, YouTube production, and streaming market. The company said the new microphone, called the Ember, is specifically aimed at on-camera applications, and will cost $99.99. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076979.html>) *TP-Link Expands Mesh Networking Lineup* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076978.html> Brea, California-based networking products maker TP-Link is expanding its lineup of home "mesh" networking devices, saying today that it is rolling out the TP-Link OneMesh and Deco X10 mesh networking products. TP-Link said its new OneMesh product allows users to roll out mesh networking without having to replace existing devices or purchase a "whole new WiFi ecosystem" in their house, and its Deco X10 networking products supports AX WiFi (Wi-Fi 6). (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076978.html>) *Bitcoin IRA Launches White Label Product For Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076980.html> Los Angeles-based Bitcoin IRA, a startup which is developing a platform to let people invest their retirement funds into cryptocurrency, says it is launching a new "white-label" product which will let any financial advisor, registered investment advisor (RIA), wealth managers, and others offer up investments into cryptocurrency IRAs for their clients. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076980.html>) *Qualcomm Backs 5G Startup Baicells* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076977.html> San Diego-based Qualcomm is the lead investor in a new startup, developing 5G "small cell" technology, called B>Baicells. According to Baicells over the holidays, it raised $14.55M in a funding round, which came from Qualcomm Ventures LLC. The company says it is develping 5G technology based on "modularized architecture, virtualized technology and fog computing". ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0076977.html>) *Peak - Facilitated Annual Leadership Team Planning for Emerging Companies by Collective Genius <https://collective-genius.com/getting-to-peak/>* If you wanted to reach the peak of Mount Everest, you wouldn’t just gather a few friends, buy some supplies, and start hiking. Similar to building a growth company, you wouldn’t just hire a few people, build some products, and win a market. Peak is a facilitated annual leadership team planning session for emerging growth companies. It's a one day leadership team session to create company focus and clarity around a three year vision, one year plan, and quarterly priorities. With the vision and plan set, Peak provides leadership tools and systems to keep the team on track. To learn more contact us to schedule a 45 minute walk through at [email protected] or 1.424.259.3036. Collective Genius - Leadership Planning and Recruiting for Emerging Growth Companies. http://www.collective-genius.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 *Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/>* Accelerating Growth for Early Stage Innovation The Preccelerator® Program is a platform offered to select start-up companies out of the Santa Monica office of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP that provides interim office space, sophisticated legal services, mentorship and access to a strategic perks portfolio with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. The Preccelerator® Program provides these benefits to as many as 10 promising young startups in separate growth tracks. http://stubbsalderton.com/preccelerator/ *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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-4592947517451256893_funding>* 1/03/19 Forge Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94796> San Diego $11.10 M 1/03/19 Verily <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94814> South San Francisco $1000.00 M 12/20/18 AvantStay <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94684> Los Angeles $5.00 M 12/20/18 Cloud Constellation Corporation <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94795> Los Angeles $100.00 M 12/19/18 Elementary Robotics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94682> Los Angeles $3.60 M 12/18/18 Seismic <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94681> Solana Beach $100.00 M 12/13/18 Procore Technologies <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94564> Carpinteria $75.00 M 12/13/18 Akero Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94565> South San Francisco $70.00 M 12/13/18 Vyng <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94563> Los Angeles $4.00 M 12/11/18 Jaanuu <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94561> El Segundo $15.00 M 12/10/18 AlphaTrAi <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94532> Los Angeles $0.00 M 12/06/18 WhiteFox Drone Defense <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94518> San Luis Obispo $12.00 M 12/04/18 Freeletics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94355> Los Angeles $45.00 M 11/30/18 Viacyte <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94286> San Diego $80.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html January 8, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop * Preccelerator Workshop. How will you lead your company to 10x your growth and outpace the competition? Find your “Mars Group”: identify and engage your internal influencers, including senior managers and key personnel, who embody your company’s spirit and future. Understand why you’re in business: your Mars Group will identify, develop, and articulate your core ideology – the values and purpose that set you apart from the competition. Dive deep into your business: identify and communicate industry trends, core customer cares, and company strengths to become a leader in your constantly-changing competitive climate. Spread the word: share this roadmap to exponential growth with your teams, customers, and vendors, empowering decision-making that aligns with your company’s vision and legacy. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26316 January 9, Los Angeles -- *L.A. Tech 2019 Kickoff* L.A. Tech 2019 Kickoff. Startup Coil. Kick off 2019 with Startup Coil and L.A. Tech Happy Hour at the beautiful Waterfront Venice. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26293 January 9, Monrovia -- *MADIA Tech Launch Event* MADIA Tech Event: Meet-Up with Motiv Space System, Inc., January 9, 2019, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., @ Tanner Research, 825 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016. Join MADIA and orbital and planetary rover robotics system developer Motiv Space System, Inc. Tom McCarthy, Motiv’s VP Business Development, will discuss “Bots in Space—Launching a Robotics Company for Space Exploration.” (Check out Motiv @ http://www.motivss.com/.) Motiv creates advanced solutions for use in hostile environments throughout the Solar System including the next generation robotic arm for JPL/NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover Mission. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26314 January 10, Los Angeles -- *Silicon Beach Networking Happy Hour in Santa Monica (Open Bar + Presentations)* Silicon Beach Networking Happy Hour in Santa Monica. Come by and enjoy free drinks, presentations, and networking with some of LA's top professionals in startups, tech, online marketing, e-commerce, real estate, finance, blockchain, influencers, and more... See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26315 January 13, Los Angeles -- *brunchwork w/ Netflix & Backstage Capital* brunchwork w/ Netflix & Backstage Capital. You're invited to an unforgettable brunch with Netflix Originals Launch Strategy, Product Innovation Victoria Young and Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton. Enjoy a fireside chat with Victoria and Arlan curated connections, a business challenge and pitch off... over a seasonal, locally-sourced meal. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26318 January 16, Santa Barbara -- *Robots Are Taking Over: From Space To Inside Your Home And Everything In Between* Robots Are Taking Over: >From Space To Inside Your Home And Everything In Between. Enterprise Forum Central Coast. It’s undisputed that autonomous technologies are advancing across the globe faster than ever before. Join us for an evening of lively discussion exploring smart technologies, intelligent machines and autonomous robots. We will dive into topics including, which industries and countries are making the biggest impact, the societal myths and functional safety of what exists today and what is coming next and how the military, industrial companies and even your living room will continue to see changes. PANELISTS Paul Willard, Storm Ventures, Tim Lebeau, Seek Thermal, Yasamin Mostofi, UCSB College of Engineering. This program will be moderated by Jon Morra, VP Data Science, ZEFR. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26292 January 16, San Diego -- *How Election Hacking is changing America’s Privacy and Security (2019-01-16)* How Election Hacking is changing America’s Privacy and Security. Enterprise Forum San Diego. What really happened in the 2016 and 2018 elections? What’s the real reason Google and FaceBook CEO’s are testifying before Congress? Understanding the new rules of Privacy and Security Debunking the myths. What does this all mean for the San Diego Tech business? Questions to ask your IT and Legal team. Social Media protections that your Marketing team needs to know. Join us for an important discussion about the future of American security and privac. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26294 January 22, Santa Monica -- *AppSec California 2019* AppSec California 2019. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Los Angeles Chapter has teamed up with the Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco Bay Area Chapters to bring you another great AppSec California. Join us and your peers for amazing talks and networking on January 22-25, 2019. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26317 January 31, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Pitch to & 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26313 January 31, San Diego -- *Preparing Your Company for Sale* Preparing Your Company for Sale. CONNECT. Whether you are acquiring a company or looking to merge your company with another, there are significant operational, practical and legal steps you should take to ensure that your company maintains its value and remains an attractive partner through the transaction. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls in what promises to be a lively discussion among industry veterans from the technology, biotechnology and manufacturing industries. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26295 February 4, Los Angeles -- *Digital Entertainment World 2019* Digital Entertainment World 2019. Described by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 6th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2019 focuses on "The Power of Creativity and Influence" and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26290 February 5, Los Angeles -- *Digital Entertainment World 2019* Digital Entertainment World 2019. Described by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 6th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2019 focuses on "The Power of Creativity and Influence" and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26291 ------------------------------ *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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