*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Thursday, July 18, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Vision. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Video Interview: Scott Alderton, Stubbs Alderton Preccelerator <#m_3847295931021308384_0078497> - Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator Debuts First Class <#m_3847295931021308384_0078496> - Cornerstone Links With Sales Training Firm <#m_3847295931021308384_0078499> - SimpliPhi Aims Energy Storage Products At Power Shutoff Areas <#m_3847295931021308384_0078498> - Thinkful Offers Up Stipends For LA Technology Students <#m_3847295931021308384_0078495> - Techstars Los Angeles Launches 2019 Class <#m_3847295931021308384_0078494> *Marketplace* - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_3847295931021308384_ad596> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_3847295931021308384_ad694> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <#m_3847295931021308384_ad188> *Thursday, July 18, 2019* *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. *Video Interview: Scott Alderton, Stubbs Alderton Preccelerator* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078497.html> For today's video interview, we talked with Scott Alderton, of Stubbs, Alderton, and Markiles LLP, about the firm's startup incubator, the Preccelerator. (Stubbs Alderton is a longtime supporter and sponsor of socaltech!). The program recently had a "Demo Day" for some of the recent companies in the incubator. Scott gives some advice to startups on how to be successful. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078497.html>) *Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator Debuts First Class* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078496.html> The Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator, the new, space-themed startup accelerator run by Techstars in Los Angeles, has announced its inagural class, naming ten companies that will participate over the next three months in its startup accelerator program. The startup accelerator is being supported by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lockheed Martin, Maxar Technologies, SAIC, Israel Aerospace Industries North America, and the U.S. Air Force, with support from The Aerospace Corporation. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078496.html>) *Cornerstone Links With Sales Training Firm* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078499.html> Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand, which provides cloud-based learning and talent management tools, has linked up with a sales training company, Sandler Training, on a new sales training subscription, the two said today. According to the companies, the link will help companies build and hone their sales skills with short, digestible e-learning content. Financial details of the partnership were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078499.html>) *SimpliPhi Aims Energy Storage Products At Power Shutoff Areas* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078498.html> Oxnard-based SimpliPhi Power, a manufacturer of Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) batteries, says that it is ramping up its manufacturing efforts, and providing discounts to consumers in California who are being affected by wildfire "Public Safety Power Shutoffs". According to the manufacturer, its is increasing storage capacity of its units to 3.8 kWh and 2. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078498.html>) *Thinkful Offers Up Stipends For LA Technology Students* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078495.html> Looking to boost your skills and get a job in the technology industry? Thinkful, a New York company, says it has started accepting applications from people in Los Angeles for its "living stipend" program, which pays students $1500 a month to pay for things like rent, gas, and food while they take the company's technology training--in exchange for a portion of their salaries when they graduate. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078495.html>) *Techstars Los Angeles Launches 2019 Class* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078494.html> Techstars Los Angeles, one of the startup accelerators run by Techstars in Los Angeles, has announced its 2019 class. According to Techstars, ten companies were selected for the startup accelerator, which kicked off this week. The companies will have their Demo Day on October 15th. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078494.html>) *Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <[email protected]>* 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 [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/ *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_3847295931021308384_funding>* 6/24/19 AFYX Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97538> San Diego $13.00 M 6/18/19 Elevate Services <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97508> Los Angeles $25.00 M 6/14/19 Sunbit, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97477> Los Angeles $26.00 M 6/13/19 CreatorIQ <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97476> Culver City $12.00 M 5/30/19 Mission <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97268> El Segundo $15.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html July 18, Los Angeles -- *So what's this app called TikTok?* All about TikTok. Startup Coil. Do you know that the team behind its success works in your own backyard? Learn more about the TikTok team, our app, and how short-form vertical videos are changing the content ecosystem through a cross-functional panel of members of the TikTok team. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26492 July 18, Burbank -- *Masters of Game Design Speaker Series w/ John Zuur Platten* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26505 July 20, Venice -- *Tech in the Sun: Summer Networking Party* Tech in the Sun: Summer Networking Party. StartOut LA and Podshare present "Tech in the Sun: Summer Networking Party" a intergenerational networking event for new and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us for our summer networking party as we help both new and seasoned entrepreneurs build business relationships in the Los Angeles Technology Ecosystem. You won't want to miss. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26489 July 23, Santa Monica -- *Fundraising Basics: How to Understand and Negotiate a Term Sheet with Caroline Cherkassky and Kelly Laffey* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26500 July 23, Venice -- *Blockchain & Advertising: State of the Industry* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26506 July 25, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26495 July 26, Santa Monica -- *Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles* Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Are you a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout who likes to come up with big ideas, invent things, work with others, and learn skills that will help you with school, college, and a future job? Then Startup Weekend is for you! During this exciting event, you will take an idea from nothing to something, pitch to product. Girls will pitch ideas, form teams around the top ideas, research their customers, and work intensely as teams to build a prototype that demonstrates the potential of their business. The event culminates in a “SHARK TANK” style pitch competition where teams present their business and demonstrate their prototype to a panel of judges. Experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet and network with the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26486 July 27, Santa Monica -- *Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles* Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Are you a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout who likes to come up with big ideas, invent things, work with others, and learn skills that will help you with school, college, and a future job? Then Startup Weekend is for you! During this exciting event, you will take an idea from nothing to something, pitch to product. Girls will pitch ideas, form teams around the top ideas, research their customers, and work intensely as teams to build a prototype that demonstrates the potential of their business. The event culminates in a “SHARK TANK” style pitch competition where teams present their business and demonstrate their prototype to a panel of judges. Experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet and network with the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26487 July 28, Santa Monica -- *Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles* Startup Weekend Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Are you a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout who likes to come up with big ideas, invent things, work with others, and learn skills that will help you with school, college, and a future job? Then Startup Weekend is for you! During this exciting event, you will take an idea from nothing to something, pitch to product. Girls will pitch ideas, form teams around the top ideas, research their customers, and work intensely as teams to build a prototype that demonstrates the potential of their business. The event culminates in a “SHARK TANK” style pitch competition where teams present their business and demonstrate their prototype to a panel of judges. Experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet and network with the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26488 August 8, Calabasas -- *16th Annual ERA Summer Social & Electro-Tech Table Top Show* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26502 August 13, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: Priced to Grow - Building for Sustainable Growth* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26507 August 15, Los Angeles -- *10th Annual Women in Green Forum – Posting on Events Calendar* 10th Annual Women in Green Forum. 10th Annual Women in Green Forum The Women In Green Forum has emerged as the premier conference series highlighting women’s impact on the environmental industry. Now celebrating its 10th year, the Women In Green Forum (WIGF) is the largest conference of its kind and attracts an international audience of environmental professionals. Each year, we convene sustainability trailblazers who share insights about the newest and most cutting-edge environmental innovations. The 2019 WIGF program is built around the theme “A Decade of Impact” to highlight the Forum’s 10th anniversary celebration. Speakers will explore on the advances made in the environmental movement over the last decade and the innovations on the horizon for the coming decade.. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26447 August 17, Los Angeles -- *Data Con LA 2019* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26510 ------------------------------ *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). 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