*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, March 6, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). ------------------------------ *Headlines * - TenOneTen Ventures Adds Shift Co-Founder As Venture Partner <#m_4697203944542824398_0077532> - HyreCar Launches Mobile Application For Driver Verification <#m_4697203944542824398_0077531> - Cleantech Open Receives Grant From Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator <#m_4697203944542824398_0077530> - Good Culture Collects $8M For Cottage Cheese Brand <#m_4697203944542824398_0077529> - Preccelerator Takes Apps For Next Accelerator Class <#m_4697203944542824398_0077526> - Saviynt Taps Microsoft Vet For Advisory Board <#m_4697203944542824398_0077525> - Beyond Meat Rolls Out New Product, Beyond Beef <#m_4697203944542824398_0077522> *Marketplace* - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_4697203944542824398_ad737> - Recurring Revenue Conference - April 30 to May 1st - LA <#m_4697203944542824398_ad746> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_4697203944542824398_ad717> - Find Help To Power Your Firm To The Next Level <#m_4697203944542824398_ad585> *Wednesday, March 6, 2019* *Preccelerator Workshop: BOOST Sales Performance with Carrie Lauby <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preccelerator-workshop-boost-sales-performance-with-carrie-lauby-tickets-57249304210>* Preccelerator Workshop: BOOST Sales Performance with Carrie Lauby. How you approach the sales process predicts the end result of either a close or constant follow up. In this workshop, we’ll look at sales strategy and the top 5 things you can do to set up the relationship for success. If you’re concerned about not closing deals, frustrated from constantly chasing or unsure where to spend your time and effort, this is the workshop for you. March 12, 2019 - Santa Monica Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preccelerator-workshop-boost-sales-performance-with-carrie-lauby-tickets-57249304210 *TenOneTen Ventures Adds Shift Co-Founder As Venture Partner* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077532.html> Los Angeles-based venture investor TenOneTen Ventures, the venture firm co-founded by David Waxman and Gil Elbaz, has just added the co-founder of car marketplace Shift, Minnie Ingersoll, as a Venture Partner. Ingersoll was previously at Code for America, and prior to co-founding Shift, was at Google for more than 11 years. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077532.html>) *HyreCar Launches Mobile Application For Driver Verification* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077531.html> Los Angeles-based car sharing marketplace HyreCar--which connects ridesharing drivers with vehicle fleet owners--has launched a new, mobile application aimed at helping it with driver onboarding and verification. According to HyreCar, the app, which runs on both Apple iOS and Android devices, was developedi n conjunction with identity verification provider Mitek. HyreCar said the app allows drivers to more easily verify their identity when digitally applying to rent a car. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077531.html>) *Cleantech Open Receives Grant From Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077530.html> The Cleantech Open, the Los Angeles-based effort which is helping clean technology startups with acceleration, support resources, and more--run by the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)--is one of a number of organizations which have received part of a $1 million grant total from the Wells Fargo Foundation. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077530.html>) *Good Culture Collects $8M For Cottage Cheese Brand* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077529.html> Irvine-based Good Culture, an organic cottage cheese brand, said last week that it has raised $8M in a funding round, which included investments from General Mills (via its 301 Inc. arm) as well as Almanac Insights and CAVU Venture Partners. The startup, led by Jesse Merrill, manufactures organic cottage cheese, which it offers up in such flavors as "whole milk classic", "blueberry acai chia", "strawberry chia", and pineapple. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077529.html>) *Preccelerator Takes Apps For Next Accelerator Class* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077526.html> Santa Monica-based Preccelerator, the early-stage, startup accelerator associated with Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP, says it has opened up applications for its next class. According to the startup accelerator, which is focused on technology and digital media, it is looking for applicants for its "Class 12", which will start on May 6th. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077526.html>) *Saviynt Taps Microsoft Vet For Advisory Board* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077525.html> Los Angeles-based Saviynt, a venture backed developer of cybersecurity software for the hybrid cloud, said on Tuesday that it has added Jim DuBois, the former CIO of Microsoft, to its board of advisors. DuBois was most recently Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Corporate Vice President (CVP) at Microsoft, a role he held between May 2013 to September 2017 under Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Saviynt said that DeBois had been at Microosft for over 24 years. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077525.html>) *Beyond Meat Rolls Out New Product, Beyond Beef* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077522.html> El Segundo-based Beyond Meat, the startup which is developing plant-based meat alternatives, says it has launched a brand new product called Beyond Beef. According to the company, the new product has the taste and texture of ground beef, but has 25 percent less saturated fat than beef, and also only uses plant-based ingredients. Beyond Meat's products are known for their "meaty" taste and texture of meat, and are made out of a blend of pea, mung bean, and rice proteins. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077522.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 *Recurring Revenue Conference - April 30 to May 1st - LA <https://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/>* Welcome to the Recurring Revenue Conference presented by Sutton Capital Partners. We are the only conference in Southern California to focus exclusively on the Subscription Economy. Each year 700+ business leaders join us to discuss how recurring revenue – a steady stream of customer dollars – can reshape the future of your business. Register today! https://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/ *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. *Find Help To Power Your Firm To The Next Level <http://www.socaltech.com/services/Consulting/Business/>* Need some business help powering your company to the next stage? 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We've compiled a list of people who can help--who already have high tech clients here: http://www.socaltech.com/services/Consulting/Business/ ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_4697203944542824398_funding>* 3/01/19 Jet Edge International <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96079> Van Nuys $60.00 M 2/27/19 Axial Biotherapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95977> Boston $25.00 M 2/27/19 Pathnostics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95978> Irvine $0.00 M 2/25/19 Dray Alliance <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95860> Lakewood $3.50 M 2/22/19 The Action Network <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95811> Playa Vista $17.50 M 2/20/19 Brainbase <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95749> Los Angeles $1.00 M 2/20/19 CLUTTER INC. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=84706> Culver City $200.00 M 2/19/19 Sabrewing Aircraft Company <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95596> Camarillo $2.00 M 2/14/19 Skylar Body <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95592> Venice $8.00 M 2/07/19 Power Digital Marketing <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95480> San Diego $0.00 M 2/07/19 GOAT <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95481> Los Angeles $100.00 M 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 FabFitFun, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95301> Beverly Hills $80.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html March 6, Camarillo -- *Startups Ventura County: How to Pitch to Investors* How to Pitch to Investors. Russell Ficher Business Collection, Camarillo Library. For anyone starting or thinking about creating a startup, one of the most important parts of the process is pitching and looking for investors. In this presentation, Benjamin Kuo, Founder and Editor of socaltech.com, Southern California's leading online resource for information on startups, venture capital, and the technology industry all across Southern California, talks about some hints and tips on pitching to investors. What works? What doesn't? What's important to show a venture capitalist? Is a business plan important--or maybe not? Kuo will discuss what kinds of startups he's seen that typically area able to successfully pitch and gain funding, and what makes them stand apart from the many entrepreneurs who fail to get off the ground. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26364 March 6, Westlake Village -- *ACG101 Food Manufacturers and Distributors* ACG101 Food Manufacturers and Distributors. California's agriculture is the most productive and varied in the U.S., owing to the climate, topography, complex systems of water delivery and diverse population of growers in our state. This year, the ACG 101 annual Food & Ag program takes a look at a different aspect of this fertile industry: Manufacturing and Distribution. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26354 March 7, Pasadena -- *SCALE 17x - Southern California Linux Expo* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26395 March 7, Newport Beach -- *Newport Beach Investment* Newport Beach Investment Networking Expo. Evening of investment networking at Fashion Island's Mariposa Restaurant as we bring together Southern California's top investment professionals to form new connections and discuss opportunities. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26365 March 7, Los Angeles -- *Global LAVA: Investing in Israeli Start-Ups* Global LAVA: Investing in Israeli Start-Ups. Panelists: Liron Brish - CEO of Farm Dog; Liat Sade-Sternberg - CEO of fuse.it; Guy Katsovich, co-founder of Fusion LA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26357 March 8, Pasadena -- *SCALE 17x - Southern California Linux Expo* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26396 March 8, San Diego -- *Office Hours With Stradling. CONNECT* Office Hours With Stradling. CONNECT. As a service to San Diego startup companies, CONNECT is partnering with select strategic advisor and professional services companies to provide entrepreneurs with an opportunity to meet privately and pro bono for professional advice. Need a professional brain on an issue? Schedule a meeting today! http://www.connect.org/events/office-hours-connect-stradling-march-2019. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26367 March 9, Pasadena -- *SCALE 17x - Southern California Linux Expo* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26397 March 10, Pasadena -- *SCALE 17x - Southern California Linux Expo* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26398 March 12, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: BOOST Sales Performance with Carrie Lauby* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26390 March 14, Santa Monica -- *Startup Boost Applications Deadline* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26392 March 16, Los Angeles -- *Hyperloop brunchwork* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26399 March 20, San Diego -- *Energy Storage: Key to ending our dependence on fossil fuels and getting to 100% renewable energy. (2019-03-20)* Energy Storage: Key to ending our dependence on fossil fuels and getting to 100% renewable energy. Enterprise Forum San Diego. As California pursues its goal of 60% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% zero-carbon electricity by 2045, capturing and storing renewable energy resources will be critical in ending the state’s dependence on fossil fuels and meeting ambitious climate change goals. In the San Diego region, cities are adopting climate action plans calling for 100% renewable energy by as soon as 2035. Rapidly accelerating progress in energy storage is bringing us closer than ever to achieving a cleaner, more resilient grid and pollution-free transportation. Join us as we explore a variety of the most innovative storage developments and deployments. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26366 March 21, Irvine -- *TCVN's 2019 Investor Speed Dating* TCVN Speed Dating. Your palms are sweaty. Your legs are shaking. You can’t get the words out of your mouth fast enough. Finally, everything starts to flow. You’re in the zone. Then suddenly, without notice, the buzzer rings and you have to move on. This is not the typical speed-dating scenario. This is how you will feel as an entrepreneur who will soon make investor pitches at the 2019 Speed Dating with Investors event March 21, 2019. Why the anxiety? The presentations will be made one-on-one to many potential investors including members of Tech Coast Angels and you’ve only got few short minutes to pitch, Q&A and listen to seasoned advice and recommendation. That’s not a lot of time. Fortunately, TCVN and the Speed Dating with Investors event is designed to introduce entrepreneurs and startup companies to the world of angel investing. This is not a sales event. Our focus is education, networking and the potential opportunity to connect entrepreneurs with investors. In addition to the TCVN team, investors will be present to speak to participants about their needs. Spots are limited. Acceptance will be on a first come first serve basis, so entrepreneurs, sign up early. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26332 March 21, El Segundo -- *Investment in Technology and Automation Across Industry in LA County* R.E.D Talk: Investment in Technology and Automation Across Industry in LA County. aking a closer look at how industries like transportation, aerospace, trade & logistics, manufacturing, and banking are adapting to new waves of technology and advancement in automation. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26368 March 23, Pasadena -- *Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Security Tokens and Blockchain* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26384 March 26, San Diego -- *San Diego Fundingpost VC and Angel Investor Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26400 March 27, Irvine -- *Orange County Fundingpost VC and Angel Investor Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26401 March 28, Santa Monica -- *Los Angeles Fundingpost VC and Angel Investor Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26369 April 2, Los Angeles -- *Industry 4.0: The Future of Humanity in the Smart Machine Age* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26393 April 5, Camarillo -- *Startups Ventura County* Startups Ventura County (April 5-7, 2019), formerly known as Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC), is not a typical startup weekend. Yes, it is an event where entrepreneurs can, over 54 hours, take ideas to a proof of concepts. But it is far more than that. At this event, entrepreneurs get to join forces with intrapreneurs from the two target industries, healthcare and agriculture, to address known challenges and inefficiencies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26339 ------------------------------ *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. Vision. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). Email [email protected] for more information about sponsoring this newsletter. ------------------------------ You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the socalTECH.com TechNews from our web site, or otherwise requested a subscription. 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