*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, May 24, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
*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). ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Report: Snapchat Employees Abused Tool To Spy On Users <#m_9204650991819895241_0078166> - SpaceX Successfully Delivers 60 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit <#m_9204650991819895241_0078161> - Esri Signs Customer In Qatar <#m_9204650991819895241_0078164> - Viasat Wins USAF Contract <#m_9204650991819895241_0078163> - Semtech Joins Smart Home Group <#m_9204650991819895241_0078162> - Veritone Names New Board Member <#m_9204650991819895241_0078165> - Boring Co. Selected For Las Vegas Tunnel <#m_9204650991819895241_0078159> - BiasSync Launches Tool for Unconscious Bias Assessment <#m_9204650991819895241_0078155> *Marketplace* - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#m_9204650991819895241_ad752> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_9204650991819895241_ad737> - Stradling <#m_9204650991819895241_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_9204650991819895241_ad596> - Peak - OKR Planning for Growth Companies and Venture Capital Firms by Collective Genius <#m_9204650991819895241_ad741> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#m_9204650991819895241_ad750> *Friday, May 24, 2019* *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 *Report: Snapchat Employees Abused Tool To Spy On Users* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078166.html> Employees of Venice-based Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, have been abusing access to a tool--SnapLion--that allows them to retrieve user data, including saved Snaps, location information, phone numbers, and email addresses, according to a report. The report--from Vice's Motherboard--claims that Snapchat employees have abused that data access to spy on users. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078166.html>) *SpaceX Successfully Delivers 60 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078161.html> Hawthorne-based SpaceX successfully delivered 60, Starlink communications satellites into orbit last night, the first of what is planned to be thousands of low earth orbit satellites designed to provide Internet communications anywhere in the world. SpaceX launched its satellites into space from Cape Canaveral, and also succesfully landed the Falcon 9 on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078161.html>) *Esri Signs Customer In Qatar* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078164.html> Redlands-based geographical information systems (GIS) developer Esri has signed up a new customer in Qatar, the company reported this week, with the The Centre for Geographic Information Systems (CGIS) - Ministry of Municipality & Environment, Qatar. According to Esri, the Qatar Centre is updating its national data capture and mapping technologies, and will use Esri to enhance its national mapping capabilities. Financial impact of the customer win was not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078164.html>) *Viasat Wins USAF Contract* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078163.html> Carlsbad-based Viasat, which develops satellites communications equipment, reported a win this week with the U.S. Air Force. According to Viasat, it has been contracted to deliver a "Link 16" capable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) spacecraft for the USAF, which will be used to prototype and test space-based Link 16 capabilities. Link 16 is being used by the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Special Operations forces for communications. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078163.html>) *Semtech Joins Smart Home Group* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078162.html> Camarillo-based semiconductor maker Semtech has just joined an organization focused on advancing "smart home" technology, as it looks to push its low powered wireless technology (LoRa) into the smart home market. According to Semtech, it has joined the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), an international non-profit industry association for the advancement of smart home and building technologies. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078162.html>) *Veritone Names New Board Member* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078165.html> Costa Mesa-based artificial intelligence software developer Veritone said on Thursday afternoon that it has named a new member to its board of directors. Veritone said that Richard H. (Rick) Taketa has joined its board, replacing Nate Checketts, the CEO of Rhone Apparel. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078165.html>) *Boring Co. Selected For Las Vegas Tunnel* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078159.html> Los Angeles-based Boring Co., the tunnel-and-transportation startup led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been selected to build a small transportation system using Boring Co.'s technology, which will span the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced the selection of The Boring Company on Wednesday, saying it hopes to have the tunnel built and transportation system running by the Consumer Electronics Show in January of 2021. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078159.html>) *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>) *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 *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 lat...@bdo.com. 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. *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <+johnhuttin...@pacificunified.com>* We are a commercial insurance broker working with startup and early stage technology and E-Commerce companies to implement cost effective strategies for their insurance and risk management programs. We provide guidance and strategic planning during various phases and also advise regarding employee benefit structures to assist in employee recruiting and retention. Coverage placements include D&O, Property, Liability, Workers Comp, E&O, Cyber/Network Security and Employee Benefit Programs. Contact: John Huttinger, CIC, CRM Vice President Ph#310-370-5000 Ext 3025 w Fx 310-370-5454 johnhuttin...@pacificunified.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. *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_9204650991819895241_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 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 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 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 June 23, Burbank -- *AT&T SHAPE Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26477 ------------------------------ *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). 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