*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, May 23, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Vision. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - BiasSync Launches Tool for Unconscious Bias Assessment <#m_-8642744642550496842_0078155> - XPRIZE Foundation Dangles $25,000 For Referrals <#m_-8642744642550496842_0078157> - Riot Games Creates College, High School Sports Body <#m_-8642744642550496842_0078156> - PeerStreet Names New VP <#m_-8642744642550496842_0078158> - Upfront Uncloaks New Startup, Projector <#m_-8642744642550496842_0078154> - ChargePoint Opens First DC Fast Chargers On I-5 <#m_-8642744642550496842_0078153> - Nimble Migrates To Microsoft Azure <#m_-8642744642550496842_0078152> *Marketplace* - Preccelerator Class 11 Demo Day - June 25 <#m_-8642744642550496842_ad751> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#m_-8642744642550496842_ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#m_-8642744642550496842_ad749> - Peak - OKR Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms by Collective Genius <#m_-8642744642550496842_ad741> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_-8642744642550496842_ad188> *Thursday, May 23, 2019* *Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <https://www.bestronics.com>* Are the great ideas stacking up faster than your engineering resources can handle? Your company needs a reliable resource of analog/digital and software engineers to understand your issues, define the problem statements and lay out a course of action to output hardware products ready for integration into your system. Our unique capabilities, used by many in the medical, scientific, military and aerospace industries, allow us to offer engineering services that result in deliverable, production ready subsystems so you can concentrate on targeting your customer base and not stressing about the right mix and numbers of engineering talent needed to see your vision become reality. Contact us at http://www.bestronics.com *BiasSync Launches Tool for Unconscious Bias Assessment* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078155.html> A new, Los Angeles-based startup, BiasSync, has launched a tool aimed at helping corporations and government agencies measure unconscious bias in the workplace, in an attempt to help foster a "more fair and respectful workplace". According to BiasSync, the company was co-founded by former broadcast journalist and entrepreneur Michele Ruiz, former Tinder VP of Technology Dan Gould, and serial tech entrepreneur Robin Richards. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078155.html>) *XPRIZE Foundation Dangles $25,000 For Referrals* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078157.html> Los Angeles-based XPRIZE, the organization which launches prize-based competitions to spur the development of advancements in technology, says it is trying something new in its prize efforts--a new, $25,000 prize open to any individual who refers someone who ultimately goes on to win a grand prize in an XPRIZE competition. According to the foundation, its new "Find a Winner" program is open to the public. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078157.html>) *Riot Games Creates College, High School Sports Body* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078156.html> Los Angeles-based videogame publisher Riot Games has created a brand new organization to govern college esports, called the Riot Scholastic Association of America (RSAA). According to Riot Games, the new organization will be the governing body for Riot's college and high school esports activity. Riot said the new organization will have a board of advisors that includes Mark Deppe, the Director of Esports, University of California, Irvine and Commissioner, NASEF; A.J. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078156.html>) *PeerStreet Names New VP* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078158.html> Los Angeles-based PeerStreet, which runs a marketplace for investing in real estate backed loans, says that it has named Deepa Salastekar as its Vice President of Institutional Sales. According to PeerStreet, Salastekar will lead the strategy and communications for the growing number of financial institutions seeking to invest in fractional or whole loans on PeerStreet. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078158.html>) *Upfront Uncloaks New Startup, Projector* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078154.html> Los Angeles-based venture investor Upfront Ventures unveiled one of its new startups on Wednesday, a company which has been in stealth mode since 2016. According to Upfront Ventures, it has finally launched Projector, a startup which builds creative tools aimed at helping with collaborative storytelling, after quitely backing the company since 2016. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078154.html>) *ChargePoint Opens First DC Fast Chargers On I-5* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078153.html> Electric vehicle network operator ChargePoint has opened up the first groups of DC fast chargers it is establishing along the Interstate 5, in an effort being run by ChargePoint, Chevron U.S.a., and the California Energy Commission. According to ChargePoint, the first charging location--at the Chevron station in Coalinga--is the first of a number of fast charging stations along the I-5, which are aimed at helping enable more electric vehicle charging up and down the busy freeway. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078153.html>) *Nimble Migrates To Microsoft Azure* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078152.html> Santa Monica-based customer relationship management (CRM) software developer Nimble said on Wednesday that it has migrated its customer relationship software to Microsoft Azure. The company had been running its software on Amazon Web Services (AWS), however, the company has a close relationship with Microsoft, and has been marketing its software to users of Microsoft's Office 365; Microsoft is a reseller of Nimble. Nimble said it completed its migration to Microsoft Azure in less than four week. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078152.html>) *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 *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. i...@socalip.com www.socalip.com *Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending>* Pacific Western Bank is a commercial bank with over $26 billion in assets and 74 full-service branches located throughout California and one branch in Durham, North Carolina. Our Venture Banking Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors. We also offer Community Banking and National Lending services. For more information, visit http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending, or send an email to bwe...@pacwest.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 p...@collective-genius.com or by phone 424.259.3036. Collective Genius - Planning and Recruiting for Emerging Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms. www.collective-genius.com. *Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://www.pixelgate.net>* We put the "Service" back into Internet Service Provider. http://www.pixelgate.net ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-8642744642550496842_funding>* 5/22/19 Locana <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97225> San Diego $55.00 M 5/15/19 Halla <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97031> Los Angeles $1.40 M 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 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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* Preccelerator Workshop: Startup Leadership & Culture 101 with Janine Davis. This will be an interactive workshop focused on how the deliberate creation of culture and leadership abilities are critical to your startup’s success. We will talk about the impact of culture and leadership on your growth, as well as getting into some exercises to start you on the path to forming your culture code and understanding what leadership gaps you might want to address.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26475 May 31, Los Angeles -- *MakerWalk LA 2019* MakerWalk LA 2019. SAVE THE DATE: MakerWalk LA is back for its second year and we couldn’t be more excited! On May 31, 2019 join local founders, creatives, tastemakers, local brands, manufacturers, and the business community for behind-the-scenes factory tours, exclusive workshops, and demos in the DTLA Arts District. FREE with RSVP while tickets last. This year’s MakerWalk will conclude with a private afterparty, an invitation-only event for local founders, tour hosts, sponsors, catalyst community members, and special guests of MAKE IT IN LA. As a VIP ticket holder you can attend this exclusive event and receive a gift bag of locally made products! The party will feature local food, signature craft cocktails by Greenbar Distillery and Califia Farms, and mingling with LA’s most favored local makers and our MAKE IT IN LA friends.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26472 June 5, Westlake Village -- *ACG101's 3rd Annual Emerging Growth Pitch Competition & Showcase* ACG101's 3rd Annual Emerging Growth Pitch Competition & Showcase. On June 5th, we're showcasing a select group of Greater-Los Angeles's finest startups in an event you won't want to miss. 10 selected startups will pitch to attendees, guest judges (investors and seasoned entrepreneurs) in a showcase/demo table style presentation. Three finalists will then be selected to formally do a 2-minute pitch for the grand prize! The winner will receive $1000 in cash, $2500 in legal services from leading SoCal law firm Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, a 409A valuation from Weaver (a $5K value), a year's worth of coworking space at Hub 101, and hugely valuable real-time investor feedback about their product and presentation.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26468 June 11, San Diego -- *San Diego FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop* San Diego FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop. We're doing it again! Due to the overwhelming demand to pitch at our last event in San Diego, we're throwing an exclusive PitchFest speed dating event where you will be pitching to over 20 investors one-on-one! At this San Diego Event, we will be showcasing some of the newest early-stage venture funds & angel groups in the San Diego area! The panels of seasoned and newer investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! There will be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before the panel & after the panel at the Cocktail Party! As an additional benefit, entrepreneur 1/4 page summaries will be given to the investor speakers and attendees. All of the Investors will get your company description and contact info! Register today, as this event will sell-out and is limited! Additionally, there will be an Optional Pitching Workshop Lunch from 12pm-3pm. The cost to participate will be $350. This Lunch Workshop includes the $75 ticket to the event. During this workshop we will completely deconstruct your elevator pitch, and work with you on formulating a clean and concise 2 minute elevator pitch giving the important information that investors NEED to hear to make an educated decision on your company! Then you get to give your new Elevator Pitch in person to the Panel of Investors during the event! There are only 15 spaces left in the Workshop. Location: Cross Campus San Diego 2159 India Street San Diego, CA 92101 Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm Cost: - Entrepreneur: $75 - Entrepreneur + Workshop (15 left): $350 - Investor / Service Provider: $85 Speakers: Moderator: Joe Daniels, McCarter & English Greg Horowitt, Managing Director, Jun Capital Partners Zalmi Duchman, Angel Investor Tom Markel, Angel Investor Andrew Ly, Angel Investor +DOZENS MORE INVESTORS. 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* Orange County FundingPost VC and Angel Investor PitchFest + Pitch Workshop. We're doing it again! Due to the overwhelming demand to pitch at our last event in Orange County, we're throwing an exclusive PitchFest speed dating event where you will be pitching to over 20 investors one-on-one! At this OC Event, we will be showcasing some of the newest early-stage venture funds & angel groups in the San Diego area! The panels of seasoned and newer investors will focus on Early-Stage Venture Investing: How to meet investors, pitch them, and what it really takes to get them to write you a check! There will be plenty of time for networking with the Investor panelists, both before the panel & after the panel at the Cocktail Party! As an additional benefit, entrepreneur 1/4 page summaries will be given to the investor speakers and attendees. All of the Investors will get your company description and contact info! Register today, as this event will sell-out and is limited! Additionally, there will be an Optional Pitching Workshop Lunch from 12pm-3pm. The cost to participate will be $350. This Lunch Workshop includes the $75 ticket to the event. During this workshop we will completely deconstruct your elevator pitch, and work with you on formulating a clean and concise 2 minute elevator pitch giving the important information that investors NEED to hear to make an educated decision on your company! Then you get to give your new Elevator Pitch in person to the Panel of Investors during the event! There are only 15 spaces left in the Workshop. FREE PARKING ACROSS THE STREET AT: Jamboree Promenade Shopping Center Location: WeWork The Boardwalk 18575 Jamboree Road Irvine, CA 92612 Date: Thursday June 13th, 2019 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm Cost: - Entrepreneur: $75 - Entrepreneur+Workshop (15 left): $350 - Investor / Service Provider: $85 Speakers: Moderator: Joe Daniels, McCarter & English Zalmi Duchman, Angel Investor Brandon Maier, Founding Partner, WestWave Ventures JJ Richa, Tech Coast Angels, Angel Investor Scott Fox, CEO, OC Startup Council Doug Pennington, Founder, ArchAngels Investors Anderee Berengian, Founder & Managing Director: RezVen Partners Chad Anderson, MT Digital Assets Tom Markel, Angel Investor +DOZENS MORE INVESTORS. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26470 June 19, Pasadena -- *SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase 2019* SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase 2019. The SoCal First Look Innovation Showcase supports, nurtures and stimulates our unique innovation culture in Southern California and promotes its position as a vibrant hub for start-ups and emerging technology. In addition to the presenters, venture capitalists and early stage angel investors attend the event, along with local elected officials, business leaders and senior administrators from the universities. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26432 June 22, Burbank -- *AT&T SHAPE Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26476 ------------------------------ *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. 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