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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Miku Tackles Smart Baby Monitor Market <#m_2444012360024889624_0077017> - Engineer.ai Links With DigitalOcean <#m_2444012360024889624_0077014> - Cylance, CUJO AI Team on Cybersecurity Effort <#m_2444012360024889624_0077016> - Activision Blizzard Appoints Trio Of Executives To New Posts <#m_2444012360024889624_0077015> - Sun Genomics Raises $2.9M For Custom Probiotics <#m_2444012360024889624_0077013> - Jobot Launches New Recruiting Platform <#m_2444012360024889624_0077011> - Techstars LA Opens Up Apps For July Accelerator Program <#m_2444012360024889624_0077005> *Marketplace* - Square 1 Bank <#m_2444012360024889624_ad695> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_2444012360024889624_ad737> - Peak - Facilitated Annual Leadership Team Planning for Emerging Companies by Collective Genius <#m_2444012360024889624_ad741> - Simplify Cloud Management - Multi-Cloud Command & Control from Key Info <#m_2444012360024889624_ad729> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_2444012360024889624_ad611> *Wednesday, January 9, 2019* *Support Our News Coverage - Become A Member Today! <http://www.socaltech.com/Membership>* We often get asked--how do we pay for our news coverage and our publishing efforts? That's simple -- it's a combination of our sponsors and YOU. How can YOU make sure you continue to get news on Southern California's technology industry? By becoming a member of socaltech! Not only do you get to support our news coverage, but you also get access to our big database of Southern California companies, venture investors, service providers, and deal information, and many other resources. We are relying on YOU! Join today at http://www.socaltech.com/Membership *Miku Tackles Smart Baby Monitor Market* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077017.html> A new, Los Angeles-based startup, a href="http://www.mikucare.com";>Miku, has launched its first product, a "smart" baby monitor which it says captures and analyzes a baby's breathing and sleeping patterns, the temperature and humidity levels in a baby's environment, as well as other data. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077017.html>) *Engineer.ai Links With DigitalOcean* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077014.html> Los Angeles- and London-based Engineer.ai, a developer of artificial intelligence software aimed at creating software for SMBs, said today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with DigitalOcean, a provider of cloud services for the development community. According to the company, the partnership will help SMBs build affordable, custom software. Engineer.AI recently raised $29.5M in a funding round, which came from Lakestar and Jungle Ventures, and also included Softbank's DeepCore. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077014.html>) *Cylance, CUJO AI Team on Cybersecurity Effort* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077016.html> Irvine-based cybersecurity software developer Cylance and El Segundo-based devuce security software developer CUJO AI are in a partnership aimed at the connected home, the two said today. According to Cylance, the two are in a strategic alliance, aimed at network operators, which will combine the AI endpoint and network security products from the two companies, to offer up "end-to-end" protection for all connected devices in a home. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077016.html>) *Activision Blizzard Appoints Trio Of Executives To New Posts* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077015.html> Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard made a trio of executive appointments today, naming Rob Kostich has been named President of Activision; apointing Humam Sakhnini as President of King Digital Entertainment; and naming Dennis Durkin President of Activision Blizzard's Emerging Businesses. Kostich was previously Call of Duty GM; Sakhnini was CFO and Chief Strategy Officer at King Digital; and Dennis Durkin was and remains as CFO in addition to his new role. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077015.html>) *Sun Genomics Raises $2.9M For Custom Probiotics* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077013.html> San Diego-based Sun Genomics, which provides custom probiotics to customers based on what it says is a personalized analysis of your gut bacteria, has raised $2.9M in an ongoing funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the firm. Details on the ongoing funding were not announced by the company. According to the filing, the company is in the midst of raising $3.8M for its efforts, and has so far gained commitments from 20 investors in the round. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077013.html>) *Jobot Launches New Recruiting Platform* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077011.html> Los Angeles-based Jobot, a new startup focused on helping connect job seekers with recruiters and employers, said Tuesday morning that it has launched, looking to both address skills and cultural fit of employees in the recruiting process. The startup was founded by Heidi Golledge, co-founder and former CEO of recruiting firm CyberCoders. Golledge also previously was co-founder and Chief Happiness Officer at CareerBliss. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077011.html>) *Techstars LA Opens Up Apps For July Accelerator Program* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077005.html> Are you an entrepreneur, looking to get a leg up on your startup efforts? Techstars LA, one of a number of programs across the globe run by startup accelerator operator Techstars, has opened up applications for its next program, its Q3 2019 program. The program starts in July, with an application deadline of April 7th, 2019. Techstars said that the LA program will start on July 15th, and have its demo day on October 10th. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077005.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). 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[email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_2444012360024889624_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 NantCell, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94876> Culver City $30.00 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 Vyng <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94563> Los Angeles $4.00 M 12/13/18 Akero Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94565> South San Francisco $70.00 M 12/13/18 Procore Technologies <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94564> Carpinteria $75.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 22, Los Angeles -- *CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26319 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. 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