*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Monday, April 22, 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 * - ZipRecruiter CMO Resigns After Report On Alleged Sexual Misconduct <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077938> - SpaceX Crew Dragon Suffers Anomaly During Engine Test <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077935> - Epic Sciences Names Chief Medical Officer <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077937> - HyperX Rolls Out New DDR4 Memory <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077936> - Utilities Eye West Coast, EV Charging Corridor For Long Haul Trucks <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077930> - Forge Technologies Rolls Out Job Sharing At Mall of America <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077929> - San Diego's Express Logic Acquired By Microsoft <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077928> - Soylent Launches Snack Bar Line, Soylent Squared <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077927> - Gen.G Finds $46M For E-Sports Effort, Plans New LA Headquarters <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077926> - Red 6 Aerospace Lands $2.5M For AR Technology <#m_-8398367889784037065_0077925> *Marketplace* - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-8398367889784037065_ad737> - Square 1 Bank - Brian Weber <#m_-8398367889784037065_ad695> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-8398367889784037065_ad694> - SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <#m_-8398367889784037065_ad611> - Stradling <#m_-8398367889784037065_ad608> *Monday, April 22, 2019* *Recurring Revenue Conference - April 30 to May 1st - Marina Del Rey <https://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/>* Welcome to the 5th annual Recurring Revenue Conference: Scaling SaaS & Subscription Businesses presented by Sutton Capital Partners. Join 700+ entrepreneurs, executives and leading investors to discuss the Subscription Economy. Hear from companies including Zenefits, Mavenlink, Dollar Shave Club, ipsy, Sage Intacct, ProfitWell, Headspace, Winc and many more. Attend the pre-conference workshop on April 30, 1-5pm followed by Happy Hour. Real tactics and actionable takeaways. Interested in Sponsorship or exhibiting? Contact: Nancy Hammerman [email protected] Register today! Use Promo Code: SoCalTECH to get 20% discount. Tickets and info: bit.ly/2TXSCqc https://www.recurringrevenueconference.com/ *ZipRecruiter CMO Resigns After Report On Alleged Sexual Misconduct* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077938.html> The Chief Marketing Officer of high flying, Los Angeles-based job recruiting technology developer ZipRecruiter has resigned from the company, after a story was published last week by BuzzFeed, detailing alleged sexual misconduct at his prior employer, Uber. Eyal Gutentag reportedly resigned on Friday. According to the report, Gutentag had been terminated from his job at Uber in 2015, over an alleged sexual battery incident, before later joining ZipRecruiter as CMO. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077938.html>) *SpaceX Crew Dragon Suffers Anomaly During Engine Test* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077935.html> The SpaceX Crew Dragon, the spacecraft being designed by Hawthorne-based SpaceX to deliver astronauts into orbit, suffered what appears to be a major issue in testing on Saturday during an engine test--sending smoke billowing from its test location which was visible from miles away. According to SpaceX, there was an "anomaly" on the test stand involving a Crew Dragon test vehicle. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077935.html>) *Epic Sciences Names Chief Medical Officer* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077937.html> San Diego-based Epic Sciences, which is developing personalized medicine products for treating and managing cancer, said this morning that it has named Richard J. Wenstrup, M.D., as its new Chief Medical Officer. Wenstrup previously was Chief Medical Officer for Myriad Genetics, serving at that firm from 2006 to 2007. He also had been Chief Medical Officer at Oxford Immunotec, Inc, in addition to serving in academia. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077937.html>) *HyperX Rolls Out New DDR4 Memory* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077936.html> Fountain Valley-based HyperX, the gaming division of memory maker Kingston Technology, has rolled out two new DDR4 memory kits, aimed at system builders and DIY PC enthusiasts. According to Kingston, its new Predator DDR4 memory kits, available in 4266MHz and 4600MHz frequency versions, are available as 8GB modules in kits of two. Pricing on the new devices were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077936.html>) *Utilities Eye West Coast, EV Charging Corridor For Long Haul Trucks* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077930.html> Is it possible to transform the long haul trucking industry from being based on pollution emitting diesel to all electric? A group of nine electric utilities and two agencies on the West Coast of the United States said on Thursday they have launched an effort to explore electric vehicle (EV) charging to enable "zero-emission" shipping along the I-5, connecting California, Washington, and Oregon by an all-electric shipping cooridor. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077930.html>) *Forge Technologies Rolls Out Job Sharing At Mall of America* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077929.html> Los Angeles-based Forge Technologies, a startup developing job-sharing software which lets businesses share part-time labor, says it has rolled out at the Mall of America, the giant mall in Bloomington, Minnesota. According to Forge, it is in a partnership with the Mall of America, which is offering up businesses the ability to join Forge's network. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077929.html>) *San Diego's Express Logic Acquired By Microsoft* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077928.html> San Diego-based Express Logic, a developer of real-time operating systems (RTOS) used heavily in industrial settings, has been acquired by Microsoft, in a bid to extend Microsoft's footprint into the real time OS arena. According to Microsoft, it will use the acquisition of Express Logic to expand its support for IoT devices, and as a complement to its security offering for microcontrollers, Azure Sphere. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077928.html>) *Soylent Launches Snack Bar Line, Soylent Squared* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077927.html> Los Angeles-based alternative nutrition maker Soylent is re-entering the energy bar market, saying on Thursday that it has launched a new product called Soylent Squared, new 100-calorie solid bars in three different flavors. Soylent Squared said that the new bars are designed to provide a "mini meal" for people who are "sick of the typical sugar-loaded, chocolate covered protein bar. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077927.html>) *Gen.G Finds $46M For E-Sports Effort, Plans New LA Headquarters* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077926.html> Gen.G, a South Korean e-sports organization which runs such a network of e-sports teams, has raised $46M in a celebrity-packed funding round, and plans to set up a new headquarters in Los Angeles. According to Gen. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077926.html>) *Red 6 Aerospace Lands $2.5M For AR Technology* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077925.html> Los Angeles-based Red 6 Aerospace, a startup developing Augmented Reality software aimed at used in what it says are "high-speed, dynamic environments", has raised $2.35M in a seed funding round. The funding was led by Moonshots Capital, and also included Irongate Capital Advisors, as well as angel investors. The company was founded by a veteran of the Royal Air Force, Daniel Robinson, a former fighter pilot for the RAF. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077925.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 *Square 1 Bank - Brian Weber <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). For more information, visit www.square1bank.com, or send an email to Brian Weber at [email protected]. *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_-8398367889784037065_funding>* 4/17/19 Slingshot Aerospace <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96701> El Segundo $5.00 M 4/17/19 Sistine Solar <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96702> 28 Dane Street $0.00 M 4/16/19 Enevate <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96652> Irvine $0.00 M 4/10/19 Cullgen <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96588> San Diego $16.00 M 4/10/19 DroneBase, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96587> Los Angeles $0.00 M 4/03/19 GIBLIB <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96481> Los Angeles $2.50 M 3/27/19 Trellis Research <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96436> Los Angeles $2.00 M 3/22/19 Cardea Bio <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96273> San Diego $7.80 M 3/01/19 Jet Edge International <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96079> Van Nuys $60.00 M 2/27/19 Pathnostics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95978> Irvine $0.00 M 2/27/19 Axial Biotherapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95977> Boston $25.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html April 22, Los Angeles -- *CTO Awards* LABJ CTO Awards. This event will honor Chief Technology and Information Officers and others who are in the top information technology positions within their organizations. These important individuals and teams play vital roles in making Los Angeles a hub for innovation, and in making its businesses, institutions, and nonprofits successful. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26409 May 21, Anaheim -- *AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference* AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference. AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference is North America’s leading vendor-neutral trade show and conference focusing on the implementation and integration of built world technology. Vendors offer hardware, software and services, emerging technology, and building/construction products complementing a comprehensive education program. It is co-located with SPAR 3D Expo and Conference and organized by Diversified Communications, a global event producer that also organizes Commercial UAV Expo Europe/Americas, GeoBusiness Show, International LiDAR Mapping Forum. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26385 May 21, Anaheim -- *SPAR 3D Conference & Expo* SPAR 3D Conference & Expo. SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, presented by SPAR 3D.com and co-located with AEC Next, is the premier international event for the commercial application of 3D technologies focused on 3D sensing, 3D processing, and 3D visualization tools. From sensing with drones, mobile rigs, and hand-held devices to using augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality visualization tools, everything 3D is here at the only vendor-neutral, industry-agnostic event in the market. 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