*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, May 15, 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 * - Startup Video Interview: Tavio Hobson, Trufl <#m_8437280990946824751_0078103> - Feather Launches Furniture Subscriptions In LA, OC <#m_8437280990946824751_0078102> - Evite Targets Professional Event Planners With New Service <#m_8437280990946824751_0078101> - FabFitFun Expands Subscription Box To The UK <#m_8437280990946824751_0078098> - Cryoport Acquires Cryogene <#m_8437280990946824751_0078099> - ObEN Powers Cryptocurrency News Via Avatar <#m_8437280990946824751_0078097> - Ingram Micro Expands In Peru <#m_8437280990946824751_0078096> - Crowdstrike Files For IPO <#m_8437280990946824751_0078094> - LA County Detectives Bust Cryptocurrency Hacking Group <#m_8437280990946824751_0078091> *Marketplace* - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#m_8437280990946824751_ad750> - Peak - OKR Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms by Collective Genius <#m_8437280990946824751_ad741> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_8437280990946824751_ad737> - Stradling <#m_8437280990946824751_ad608> *Wednesday, May 15, 2019* *Preccelerator Class 11 Demo Day - June 25 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preccelerator-class-11-demo-day-tickets-59022004404>* Preccelerator Class 11 Demo Day. Clear your calendar - It's going down! The Preccelerator ® Program Class 11 Demo Day kicks off on June 25th @ 6:00 pm, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. What a wild ride it has been! Preccelerator cohort companies are early stage, and we work hand in hand with them throughout their 6-month term to know their market and users, foster their leadership skills, build and test their product, avoid legal pitfalls, ensure the defensibility of their products, acquire users and partnerships and prepare them for the fundraising process. Now it's time to showcase their efforts! Pitches will be followed by a special Startup Superhero Series speaker - who will be sharing the highs and lows and lessons learned on their startup journey! Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preccelerator-class-11-demo-day-tickets-59022004404 *Startup Video Interview: Tavio Hobson, Trufl* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078103.html> As part of our new feature on socaltech, video interviews, we recently caught up with Tavio Hobson, the founder of an early stage startup called Trufl, an app which lets restaurant guests bid on a seat at a restaurant, without a reservation. Hobson previously was in business development for the LA Clippers. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078103.html>) *Feather Launches Furniture Subscriptions In LA, OC* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078102.html> Feather, an online, furniture rental service which lets people subscribe to gain access to fashionable furniture, said on Tuesday that is expanding its service to Los Angeles and Orange County. The New York-based startup offers up furniture from retailer West Elm, which lets them rent tables, lamps, sofas, love seats, and more--and lets them also return and swap those products anytime they like. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078102.html>) *Evite Targets Professional Event Planners With New Service* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078101.html> Los Angeles-based online invitations firm Evite is targeting professional event planners, with the launch of a new service, called Evite Pro, the company announced this morning. According to Evite, the new product is aimed at simplifying professional event planning and execution. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078101.html>) *FabFitFun Expands Subscription Box To The UK* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078098.html> Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand and subscription box service FabFitFun announced this morning that it has expanded its service to the United Kingdom, the first time it has offered its subscription box overseas. According to FabFitFun, it has launched the FabFitFun Summer Box in the UK, which will offer up a collection of products across the beauty, fashion, wellness, fitness, home, and technology products aimed at women. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078098.html>) *Cryoport Acquires Cryogene* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078099.html> Irvine-based life sciences service provider Cryoport announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Cryogene Partners, the operator of a 21,000 square foot biostorage facility, which specializes in the secure storage of biological specimens, materials and samples. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Cryogene is based in Houston, Texas. According to Cryoport, the deal will help it expand its offerings to include biostorage solutions for life sciences commodities. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078099.html>) *ObEN Powers Cryptocurrency News Via Avatar* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078097.html> Pasadena-based ObEN, a developer of artificial intelligence-driven, animated avatars--which looks like and sound like real people--said its technology is being used to power the detailed, human avatar behind PAI News, an app which will deliver news on blockchain and cryptocurrency. ObEN said its 3D avatar, "Satoshi", will provide news on technology, finance, law, and education. ObEN said the cryptocurrency news avatar app is available both on iOS and Android. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078097.html>) *Ingram Micro Expands In Peru* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078096.html> Irvine-based Ingram Micro, which provides electronics distribution and supply chain services, said on Tuesday that it is expanding its operations in Lima, Peru, with the opening of a new IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) processing center, part of its Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services arm. Ingram Micro said the facility is the third facility in South America. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078096.html>) *Crowdstrike Files For IPO* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078094.html> Crowdstrike, the cloud security software developer led by George Kurtz, has filed for an IPO, saying in a filing on Tuesday afternoon that it is looking to debut its IPO on the Nasdaq Global Select Market as CRWD. Crowdstrike was started in Irvine, where it still has substantial operations. The IPO is being underwritten by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078094.html>) *LA County Detectives Bust Cryptocurrency Hacking Group* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078091.html> Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau say they have arrested a suspect in a $2.4M, cryptocurrency heist, where a citizen of West Hollywood reported being a victim of a large cryptocurrency theft. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078091.html>) *IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <http://www.socalip.com>* Patents. Trademarks. Copyrights. Trade Secrets. IP Filings. IP Strategy. IP Litigation. IP Transactions. US and Worldwide. Offices in Westlake Village and Santa Barbara. [email protected] www.socalip.com *Peak - OKR Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms by Collective Genius <https://collective-genius.com/>* 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/quarterly leadership team OKR planning session for emerging growth companies and venture capital firms. 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 and schedule a 45 minute walk through meeting contact us at [email protected] or by phone 424.259.3036. Collective Genius - Planning and Recruiting for Emerging Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms. www.collective-genius.com. *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 *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_8437280990946824751_funding>* 5/08/19 Neural Analytics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96997> Los Angeles $22.00 M 5/07/19 INDOSE INC. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96994> Woodland Hills $3.50 M 5/07/19 Liquid Death <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96995> Santa Monica $1.60 M 5/01/19 VideoAmp <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96885> Santa Monica $70.00 M 4/30/19 Trovata.io <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96886> San Diego $5.50 M 4/25/19 Happy Returns <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96847> Santa Monica $11.00 M 4/22/19 Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96795> La Jolla $142.00 M 4/17/19 Sistine Solar <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96702> 28 Dane Street $0.00 M 4/17/19 Slingshot Aerospace <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96701> El Segundo $5.00 M 4/16/19 Enevate <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96652> Irvine $0.00 M 4/10/19 DroneBase, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96587> Los Angeles $0.00 M 4/10/19 Cullgen <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=96588> San Diego $16.00 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html May 15, Pasadena -- *Southern California Quantum Computing Meetup * *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26473 May 15, Anaheim -- *North America CACS 2019* North America CACS 2019. IT Audit, Control, and Security Event. Stay ahead of trends and tools across your professional landscape. Join us at North America CACS 2019, 13-15 May in Anaheim, California, and be a part of the top conference for IS audit and security professionals. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26467 May 16, Santa Monica -- *ISSA-LA Annual InfoSec SummitXI* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26471 May 20, San Diego -- *San Diego Investor Forum / May 2019* Keiretsu Forum. San Diego Forum. Angel investor event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26457 May 20, San Diego -- *Keiretsu Westlake Village Investor Forum / May 2019* Keiretsu Forum. Westlake Village Forum. Angel investor event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26458 May 20, San Diego -- *Keiretsu Forum Los Angeles* Keiretsu Forum. Los Angeles Forum. Angel investor event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26459 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26386 May 21, El Segundo -- *R.E.D Talk: The Future of the Supply Chain in LA County* R.E.D Talk: The Future of the Supply Chain in LA County. LAEDC. The Future of the Supply Chain in LA County: How Big Data and IoT are streamlining businesses for success. The success of a business and its supply chain is increasingly determined by the business’s ability to react quickly to market forces and make smart decisions based on hard data. That’s obvious—what’s less obvious is how to do this. For the past decade or so, large businesses have been obsessed with collecting and storing data about their customers, their own internal processes, external market information and so on. The problem is that many businesses have found themselves paralyzed by the amount of data they have collected. And, it’s not enough to simply collect data—it’s important to formulate questions the data can solve. To do that, these businesses need to invest in the analysis of data. That means hiring data scientists and investing in advanced business intelligence tools, so they can gain a competitive edge. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26464 May 23, Irvine -- *Keiretsu Forum Orange County* Keiretsu Forum. Orange County Forum. Angel investor event. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26460 May 29, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: Startup Leadership & Culture 101 with Janine Davis* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26475 May 31, Los Angeles -- *MakerWalk LA 2019* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26472 June 5, Westlake Village -- *ACG101's 3rd Annual Emerging Growth Pitch Competition & Showcase* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26468 June 11, San Diego -- *San Diego FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26469 June 12, Los Angeles -- *DigiMarCon West 2019 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition* DigiMarCon West 2019 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition. DigiMarCon West 2019 is your chance to ... - Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry. - Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. - Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your network in a beautiful atmosphere. DigiMarCon West 2019 Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition will be held from June 12th to 13th, 2019 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Whatever your goal is; reinforcing customer loyalty, improving lead generation, increasing sales, or driving stronger consumer engagement, the DigiMarCon West 2019 line up has been specifically designed to help you develop your audience. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26373 June 12, Los Angeles -- *TECHSPO Los Angeles 2019* TECHSPO Los Angeles Technology Expo - June 12-13, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26379 June 12, San Diego -- *Cybersecurity Summit June 2019* Cybersecurity Summit June 2019. Tech San Diego. Although California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was intended to govern digital giants like Facebook, it will also impact small and medium-sized businesses. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the sweeping digital privacy law gives consumers new rights over their personal information—and comes with financial risk related to non-compliance for the companies that hold it. So join ESET security expert Stephen Cobb, ESET General Counsel Alexandra Albro and Sheppard Mullin cyber attorney Justine Phillips for a candid discussion about CCPA for SMBs. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26463 June 13, Irvine -- *Orange County FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop* *NEW* . 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