*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, February 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 * - SpaceX Shifts Crew Dragon Test Flight To March 2nd <#m_-5171794825730388354_0077289> - CrowdStrike In Deal With Formula One Team Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport <#m_-5171794825730388354_0077288> - Kyriba Hits $110M In Revenues, Promises Future Growth <#m_-5171794825730388354_0077286> - HyperX Signs German Soccer Player Marco Reus A Brand Ambassador <#m_-5171794825730388354_0077287> - Sonos CFO Giannetto To Retire <#m_-5171794825730388354_0077285> - Ice Energy Completes First Phase Of Big Deployment <#m_-5171794825730388354_0077284> *Marketplace* - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-5171794825730388354_ad737> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-5171794825730388354_ad694> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-5171794825730388354_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-5171794825730388354_ad608> *Thursday, February 7, 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. *SpaceX Shifts Crew Dragon test Flight To March 2nd* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077289.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX is shifting the first, test flight of its Crew Dragon vehicle to March 2nd, according to NASA, in what will be the first SpaceX test of its vehicle for launching astronauts to the International Space Station. SpaceX had originally been hoping to launch the first test flight in January. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077289.html>) *CrowdStrike In Deal With Formula One Team Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077288.html> CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity software developer which has major operations in Irvine, says it has signed a partnership deal with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team, a FIA Formula One racing team According to CrowdStrike, it has entered a "global partnership" to protect the team from cyberattacks. CrowdStrike said Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsports will use its software and services at their facility in Brackley in Northamptonshire, UK and onsite at race and testing days around the world. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077288.html>) *Kyriba Hits $110M In Revenues, Promises Future Growth* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077286.html> San Diego-based finance and treasury management software developer Kyriba announed today that it has surpassed $110M in revenues in 2018, and says it expects to grow 40 percent in the new year. The privately held company said the revenue and growth were driven by more than 229 new enterprise clients it signed in 2018. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077286.html>) *HyperX Signs German Soccer Player Marco Reus A Brand Ambassador* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077287.html> Fountain Valley-based gaming products maker HyperX has signed up another big sports star as a brand ambassador, saying this morning that it has named Marco Reus, a German league football star, as its latest HyperX global ambassador. Financial details of the endorsement deal were not announced, however, HyperX said that Reus will exclusively wear its HyperX gaming headsets and its HyperX keyboards, mice and mousepads while gaming, streaming and on the road during the season. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077287.html>) *Sonos CFO Giannetto To Retire* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077285.html> Michael Giannetto, who helped shepherd Santa Barbara-based Sonos through its IPO as its Chief Financial Officer, will be retiring from his position, Sonos said on Wednesday. According to Sonos, Giannetto told Sonos of his intent to retire on February 1st. Giannetto will remain at his post until the company finds a successor, according to the company. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077285.html>) *Ice Energy Completes First Phase Of Big Deployment* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077284.html> Costa Mesa-based Ice Energy, which develops energy storage technology based on storing energy for air conditioning in the form of ice, has completed the first phase of a big deployment for Southern California Edison (SCE), the company announced on Wednesday. According to Ice Energy, it has installed 100 of its "Ice Bear" units across SCE's service territory, the first stage of a 21.6 MW energy storage contract it has with SCE. The company says the first units have a total capacity of 1.9 MW. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077284.html>) *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 *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_-5171794825730388354_funding>* 2/05/19 Signal Sciences <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95354> Venice $35.00 M 1/31/19 Avinew <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95304> Westlake Villlage $5.00 M 1/30/19 Acorns <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95302> Irvine $105.00 M 1/30/19 FabFitFun, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95301> Beverly Hills $80.00 M 1/25/19 Trust & Will <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95160> San Diego $2.00 M 1/24/19 Modulated Imaging <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95159> Irvine $7.00 M 1/24/19 Wheels <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95158> Los Angeles $37.00 M 1/22/19 REX <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95135> Woodland Hills $45.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html February 11, San Luis Obispo -- *Reducing the cost of going electric* Reducing the cost of going electric. SLO Techbrew. A 220V Novel Solution! Electric Car Buff? Join us Monday - 2/11/19. One of the obstacles potential new car buyers have to consider when buying an electric vehicle is the feasibility of how & when they’ll recharge it. If the cost to hire an electrician is one reason you’re eliminating the option for an electric vehicle (EV), there’s a new option on the horizon. Why not use a 2-way splitter from your existing 220V outlet? Oh wait, that doesn’t exist! Or does it? NeoCharge is an idea that sprouted a new startup in SLO with a novel solution you will soon be hearing more about. Founder Spencer Harrison has answered the entrepreneurial call: find a problem and solve it! Given Volkswagen’s commitment to mass produce affordable electric cars in the near future, NeoCharge is positioning themselves to be in the right place at the right time. On 2/11/19, come hear the NeoCharge story and join us for a lively discussion on the future of electric cars. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26352 February 11, Thousand Oaks -- *An Evening With Dae Bogan, Dae Bogan Music* An Evening With Dae Bogan, Dae Bogan Music, CLU Entrepreneur Speaker Series. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26353 February 12, San Diego -- *Reverse Mergers Into Public Shells* Reverse Mergers Into Public Shells. CONNECT. This program will educate private issuers about the process of going public by merging with an existing public shell. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26330 February 12, Los Angeles -- *Mobile LAVA Presents: Marketplaces* Mobile LAVA Presents: Marketplaces. Save the date for a thought provoking panel discussion on all things related to startup marketplace tech businesses, lead by Kiyan Yazdi of Mucker Capital, Los Angeles' Seed and "Pre-Seed" Stage Venture Fund. We’ll cover topics such as: • Fundraising • Monetization • acquisition & retention • AOV, LTV, and other KPIs • Planning for an exit • And more. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26324 February 12, Santa Monica -- *Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization* Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization. LAVA Healthcare. Is VC funding the only way to develop and grow your company? Have you heard of accelerators, incubators, angles, and other resources for rapid development, funding, and growth of your start-up? Attend our LAVA event on February 19th as our distinguished panel will share their expertise and insight. Please join us on February 19th for an informative, interactive session and networking. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26325 February 14, Costa Mesa -- *IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups* TCVN Legal Program #2: IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups. TCVN now features four educational tracks in four specific areas. The four tracks are: Legal, Execution, Finance, and Marketing and will consist of a series of five, consecutive monthly programs designed to give the entrepreneur a comprehensive overview of each area. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26346 February 19, Santa Monica -- *Seed Stage Startup Pitch Competition* Seed Stage Startup Pitch Competition. Startup Coil. L.A. startups and entrepreneurs pitch on stage for product, business model, and investing feedback, and one winner will take home a valuable prize package. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26342 February 19, Santa Monica -- *Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization* Start-Up Options for Rapid Development, Funding, and Commercialization. LAVA. Is VC funding the only way to develop and grow your company? Have you heard of accelerators, incubators, angles, and other resources for rapid development, funding, and growth of your start-up? Attend our LAVA event on February 19th as our distinguished panel will share their expertise and insight. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26348 February 19, Los Angeles -- *CTO Mixer Cruise w/ Google's Denny Vrandecic Speaking about Wikidata & more* CTO Mixer Cruise w/ Google's Denny Vrandecic.On Tuesday, February 19th @ 6pm, LA CTO Mixers will set sail with Google's Denny Vrandecic who will be giving a presentation on Wikidata and beyond, followed by a demo by John Herzog on the use of screen readers. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26351 February 20, Los Angeles -- *LAEDC Economic Forecast 2019* LAEDC Economic Forecast 2019. Panel discussion: Agents of Innovation: LA County Businesses Shaping The Future Economy. One of the first events of its kind in Los Angeles, The LAEDC's annual Economic Forecast has long been a lightning rod for cultivating meaningful economic advancement within our city. For the past 10+ years, our region's top influencers gather to ask the most pressing questions, take on challenging issues, and shape the relationships which keep LA strong. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26347 February 23, Pasadena -- *Quantum Computing: From Physics Lab to Applications* Quantum Computing: >From Physics Lab to Applications. Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum. Quantum computing is moving from lab experiments to real devices; but as with other disruptive computing innovations, what will be applications be? Will it be limited to a handful of niche scientific and government uses or will there be broad applications? And what of software platforms will be needed to leverage these devices? Our February Forum will address these questions and others with a panel of researchers, industry experts and entrepreneurs building companies in the quantum spac. 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