*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, May 30, 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 * - Interview with Robin Richards, CareerArc <#m_6800648053603544810_0078198> - SimpliPhi Power Adds Noted Environmental Activist As New Board Member <#m_6800648053603544810_0078199> - Startup Launches Hydrogen Powered Air Vehicle Effort In LA Debut <#m_6800648053603544810_0078197> - 3Diligent Expands Into Consulting <#m_6800648053603544810_0078196> - CrowdStrike Sets IPO Pricing Range <#m_6800648053603544810_0078194> - Transphorm Gets Design Win In New Gaming Power Supply <#m_6800648053603544810_0078192> - Black Mountain Systems Acquired By Vista Equity Partners <#m_6800648053603544810_0078184> - AttackIQ Takes $17.6M <#m_6800648053603544810_0078185> *Marketplace* - Preccelerator Class 11 Demo Day - June 25 <#m_6800648053603544810_ad751> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#m_6800648053603544810_ad749> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_6800648053603544810_ad737> - Stradling <#m_6800648053603544810_ad608> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_6800648053603544810_ad596> *Thursday, May 30, 2019* *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 *Interview with Robin Richards, CareerArc* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078198.html> Our interview this morning is with Robin Richards, the CEO of Los Angeles-based CareerArc (www.careerarc.com). Richards--a serial entrepreneur who has been involved in a number of technology companies here, including NTI Group (sold to Blackboard), Internships.com, MP3.com, and Vivendi Universal Net USA, where he was also CEO. Richards also has been an active angel investor in local startups. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078198.html>) *SimpliPhi Power Adds Noted Environmental Activist As New Board Member* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078199.html> Oxnard-based SimpliPhi Power, a startup developing energy storage technology, announced on Wednesday that it has added a new board member. SimpliPhi said it has added L. Hunter Lovins to its board of directors. Lovins is an author and promoter of sustainable development, and President of a non-profit, Natural Capitalism Solutions, and also is a professor of sustainable business management at Bard College. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078199.html>) *Startup Launches Hydrogen Powered Air Vehicle Effort In LA Debut* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078197.html> A privately held startup, with an eye on the air transportation market, debuted its hydrogen powered air vehicle in a rollout in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Alaka'i, a Hopkington, Mass.-based aerospace startup, showed off a full scale model of its Skai "air mobility system", a hydrogen-powered vertical takeoff and landing vehicle the firm hopes to deliver within the next few years. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078197.html>) *3Diligent Expands Into Consulting* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078196.html> El Segundo-based 3Diligent, a provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing services, said on Wednesday that it has launched a new consulting arm, which will provide strategic and design advisory services for the additive manufacturing industry. The company said its new arm, 3Diligent Consulting, will work with manufacturing businesses to develop strategies and designs using 3d printing, CNC machines, and other robotic fabrication. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078196.html>) *CrowdStrike Sets IPO Pricing Range* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078194.html> CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity software developer which has a significant research and development presence in Irvine, has set its IPO pricing range, saying on Wednesday that it looking to sell 18,000,000 shares of its common stock at between $19.00 and $23.00 per share. The company has applied to list as CRWD on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The IPO could raise more than $479M for the company, valuing it well north of $4 billion. The IPO is being underwritten by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078194.html>) *Transphorm Gets Design Win In New Gaming Power Supply* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078192.html> Goleta-based high voltage, Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor developer Transphorm announced a design win on Wednesday, as part of a PC gaming power supply from OEM manufacturer Wentai Technology Corporation. Transphorm said that Wentai is using its TP65H050WS Gen III 50 milliohm GaN FET in its Titanium ATX gaming power supply, the Aidan-T1616. Wentai's new 1.6 kW power supply has more than 95% percent energy efficiency, according to Transphorm. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078192.html>) *Black Mountain Systems Acquired By Vista Equity Partners* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078184.html> San Diego-based Black Mountain Systems, a developer of software for credit investors and alternative asset managers, has been acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Black Mountain Systems was previously owned by another, private equity investor, Stone Point Capital LLC, which acquired Black Mountain in 2015. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078184.html> ) *AttackIQ Takes $17.6M* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078185.html> San Diego-based AttackIQ, a startup developing continuous security validation tools, has raised $17.6M in its Series B funding, the company said this morning. The funding brings its total raised to approximately $35M. According to the company, the Series B round was led by Khosla Ventures, and also included existing investors Index Ventures, Salesforce Ventures and Telstra Ventures. As part of the funding, Brian Byun of Khosla Ventures joins AttackIQ's board of directors. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078185.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 *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 *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 ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_6800648053603544810_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 30, Long Beach -- *RecruitMilitary Greater Los Angeles Veterans Job Fair* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26478 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* AT&T SHAPE Conference. Showcasing a number of interactive experiences, SHAPE 2019 will offer attendees exclusive experiences with the unprecedented responsiveness and speed of 5G. From the future of travel in an IoT-enabled Airstream Classic travel trailer that’s connected to AT&T’s 5G network to experiencing gaming on the latest 5G mobile devices to enjoying immersive entertainment with volumetric video capture and cutting-edge virtual reality content from Warner Bros, AT&T is offering something for everyone looking to learn more about the capabilities of AT&T 5G network. https://shape.att.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26476 June 23, Burbank -- *AT&T SHAPE Conference* AT&T SHAPE Conference. Showcasing a number of interactive experiences, SHAPE 2019 will offer attendees exclusive experiences with the unprecedented responsiveness and speed of 5G. From the future of travel in an IoT-enabled Airstream Classic travel trailer that’s connected to AT&T’s 5G network to experiencing gaming on the latest 5G mobile devices to enjoying immersive entertainment with volumetric video capture and cutting-edge virtual reality content from Warner Bros, AT&T is offering something for everyone looking to learn more about the capabilities of AT&T 5G network. https://shape.att.com/. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26477 June 24, Irvine -- *UC Irvine Summer Academies in the Arts* UC Irvine Summer Academies in the Arts. UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts presents Summer Academies in the Arts - college and career preparatory intensives in Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Technology for students ages 8-22 years old. Classes run through August 16, 2019. Scholarships and financial aid are available. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26440 June 25, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Class 11 Demo Day* 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. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26474 ------------------------------ *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 b...@socaltech.com 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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