*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, January 16, 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 Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Jam City Raises $145M <#m_-7304002947715721291_0077078> - Renovis Surgical Acquired By KYOCERA <#m_-7304002947715721291_0077073> - Snap Loses CFO <#m_-7304002947715721291_0077077> - Esri Targets Developers With New Pay-A-You-Go Plan For ArcGIS <#m_-7304002947715721291_0077075> - HyreCar Names New Chairman <#m_-7304002947715721291_0077076> - Report: Lake Forest Company Leaked Millions Of SMS Messages, Call Logs <#m_-7304002947715721291_0077070> - Dreamhost Among Popular Web Hosting Services Named In Vulnerability Report <#m_-7304002947715721291_0077068> *Marketplace* - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_-7304002947715721291_ad717> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-7304002947715721291_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-7304002947715721291_ad608> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-7304002947715721291_ad694> *Wednesday, January 16, 2019* *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. *Jam City Raises $145M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077078.html> Los Angeles-based mobile game developer Jam City has raised $145M in a strategic financing round, the company said today, to grow its global business. The funding was led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and also included Silicon Valley Bank, SunTrust Bank and CIT Bank, N.A. According to Jam City, the new funds will go to fuel its "consolidation and growth initiatives", including its recent multi-year game development deal with Disney and expansion to Toronto. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077078.html>) *Renovis Surgical Acquired By KYOCERA* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077073.html> Redlands-based Renovis Surgical, a manufacturer of orthopedic and spinal medical devices, has been acquired by Japanese company Kyocera Corporation, Kyocera said very late Tuesday evening. Financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. According to Kyocera, it agreed to purchase the major assets of Renovis, relating to its artificial joint and spinal products. Renovis, which was founded in 2009, will become Kyocera Medical Technologies. Kyocera said it plans to expand its U.S. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077073.html>) *Snap Loses CFO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077077.html> Venice-based Snap, the parent firm of Snapchat, said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that Tim Stone, its CFO and principal financial officer, has resigned. According to Snapchat, Stone has decided to "resign to pursue other opportunities", saying that the departure is "not related to any disagreement with us on any matter relating to our accounting, strategy, management, operations, policies, regulatory matters, or practices". ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077077.html>) *Esri Targets Developers With New Pay-A-You-Go Plan For ArcGIS* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077075.html> Redland-based Esri, which develops the popular ArcGIS geographical information systems (GIS) tools, says it is looking to make the software more popular with developers with a relaunch of its ArcGIS For Developers products, and adding flexible, pay-as-you-go plans for the software. Esri said the changes to its service make the service "more accessible and affordable", and also include a decrease in pricing for routing transactions and a new commercial app deployment experience. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077075.html>) *HyreCar Names New Chairman* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077076.html> Los Angeles-based HyreCar, which operates a marketplace that connects car fleet owners with ridesharing drivers, said on Tuesday afternoon that it has named Grace Mellis as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mellis already was on the company's board of directors. HyreCar said Mellis takes over for Anshu (Andy) Banshal, who the company says has left its board to "pursue a new start-up opportunity". Mellis is founder and managing director of IGA Capital. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showperson&id=82202>)( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077076.html>) *Report: Lake Forest Company Leaked Millions Of SMS Messages, Call Logs* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077070.html> A Lake Forest-based voice-over-IP (VoIP) services provider VOIPo, leaked millions of SMS messages and texts, call logs, and more, according to an Internet security researcher, covering at least 4 years of data. The security researchers said they discovered that VOIPo had left an improperly secured ElasticSearch database open to the world, letting anyone gain access to VOIP call logs, SMS/MMS message logs, and plaintext internal system credentials. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077070.html>) *Dreamhost Among Popular Web Hosting Services Named In Vulnerability Report* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077068.html> Los Angeles-based cloud hosting service DreamHost is one of the popular web hosting companies, caught up in the latest report of a widespread cybersecurity hole, which researcher say allowed hackers to easily access and take over accounts. The security issues--which were reported and fixed by DreamHost and others before the vulnerability was published--revolve around a hacking technique called "cross-site scripting". (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077068.html>) *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. *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. *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/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-7304002947715721291_funding>* 1/14/19 Wiliot <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95066> San Diego $30.00 M 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 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 12/13/18 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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 17, Los Angeles -- *Investing in AI* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26321 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* CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly. CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26319 January 22, Marina Del Rey -- *CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26320 January 26, Pasadena -- *Big Data: Today's Supernova of Information and Opportunity* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26322 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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