*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Wednesday, July 31, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Vision. ------------------------------ *Headlines * - OnRobot Sets Up Office In Los Angeles <#m_1520299550062624519_0078573> - NASA Selects SpaceX, Other Local Space Companies For New Program <#m_1520299550062624519_0078576> - VIZIO Links Into Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit <#m_1520299550062624519_0078574> - Parrot Analytics Wins Deal In Mexico <#m_1520299550062624519_0078575> - Video Interview: Jenny Wang, Jeni Vision <#m_1520299550062624519_0078572> - Pasadena's ArtCenter College Of Design, 3D Avatar Site IMVU Team <#m_1520299550062624519_0078571> - Techstars Raises $42M For Startup Acceleration Efforts <#m_1520299550062624519_0078568> - LAPD Reports Major Data Breach; Info On Officers, Applicants Compromised <#m_1520299550062624519_0078566> - TenOneTen Launches New Podcast, LA Venture <#m_1520299550062624519_0078562> *Marketplace* - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#m_1520299550062624519_ad596> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_1520299550062624519_ad694> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <#m_1520299550062624519_ad717> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#m_1520299550062624519_ad752> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <#m_1520299550062624519_ad749> *Wednesday, July 31, 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. *OnRobot Sets Up Office In Los Angeles* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078573.html> OnRobot, a manufacturer of grippers, force and torque sensors, and other products that are installed on the end of industrial robots, says it has set up a new office in Los Angeles, after its acquisition of another company, Perception Robotics. According to OnRobot, the new office in Culver City will be exclusively dedicated to research and development, and will help it attract talent and add new products to its portfolio. OnRobot is headquartered in Odense, Denmark. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078573.html>) *NASA Selects SpaceX, Other Local Space Companies For New Program* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078576.html> NASA has selected Hawthorne-based SpaceX, Carlsbad-based Vulcan Wireless, and Canoga Park-based Aerojet Rocketdyne as part of a new program to boost technologies to land humans on the Moon by 2024, the space agency announced on Tuesday. According to NASA, it has selected a total of 13 companies to help "mature industry-developed" space technologies. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078576.html>) *VIZIO Links Into Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078574.html> Irvine-based smart television maker VIZIO says it is rolling out support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, including for smart TVs it built as far back as 2016. According to VIZIO, its VIZIO SmartCast 3.0 will provide backward compatibility for both new and existing SmartCast TVs dating back to 2016, providing backwards compatibility to Apple's new video, music, and photo streaming features. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078574.html>) *Parrot Analytics Wins Deal In Mexico* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078575.html> Los Angeles-based *Parrot Analytics <http://www.parrotanalytics.com>*, a provider of data analytics for the television industry, said it will provide its products to a Mexican development and production company, Dopamine, which is part of Grupo Salinas. Financial impact of the win was not announced. Parrot Analytics says it uses big data to predict audience demand for its original series in Mexico and other regions.(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078575.html>) *Video Interview: Jenny Wang, Jeni Vision* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078572.html> Our video interview today is with Jenny Wang, Ph.D., the co-founder and CEO of Jeni Vision (www.jenivision.com), a venture funded startup spun out of UC Irvine, which is developing treatments for a number of opthalmic conditions. Jeni Vision has so far raised $7M in its Series A funding. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078572.html>) *Pasadena's ArtCenter College Of Design, 3D Avatar Site IMVU Team* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078571.html> The ArtCenter College of Design, based in Pasadena, and social networking and 3D avatar site IMVU announced on Tuesday that the two have launched a new "studio partnership", which will let students in a course design their own, 3D experience in the IMVU world. According to the two, students in an "Online Avatars & Digital Landscapes" course will help address "business challenges associated with motivating communication in a mixed-reality world. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078571.html>) *Techstars Raises $42M For Startup Acceleration Efforts* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078568.html> Startup accelerator operator Techstars--which has a big presence in Los Angeles--has raised a big, $42M funding round, led by SVB Financial Group (the holding company of Silicon Valley Bank), and which also included Foundry Group and its other existing investors. According to Techstars, the deal will help it accelerate its growth, through seed-stage accelerators, global startup ecosystem activations, corporate innovation, and entrepreneur-focused events. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078568.html>) *LAPD Reports Major Data Breach; Info On Officers, Applicants Compromised* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078566.html> A major data breach at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), appears to have given hackers access to personal information on roughly 2,500 officers and 17,500 applicants to the department, according to a report on Tuesday. According to the report, information included names, dates of birth, partial employee serial numbers, and login details for those officers and applicants. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078566.html>) *TenOneTen Launches New Podcast, LA Venture* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078562.html> Los Angeles-based venture capital investment firm TenOneTen Ventures has launched a new podcast, to highlight Los Angeles area venture capital funds, the fir is announcing today. The new podcast is run by Minnie Ingersoll and David Waxman, partners at TenOneTen, and it intended to help entrepreneurs get to know LA-based funds and the people behind them, according to Waxman. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078562.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/ *Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/>* Include your company on the Tech Coast Map and be part of the iconic industry symbol of Technology Innovation in Southern California. The map is promoted through Print, Digital, and web with an online interactive version of the map. Take part in the effective map campaign to support your region, brand and location(s) while promoting your company as an industry leader. The custom imprinted Poster/Calendars make the perfect promotional year-end gift for stakeholders. View the large interactive map at https://www.siliconmaps.com/tech-coast/ Contact [email protected] for more information and mention Socal Tech for special industry rates. *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 *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 [email protected] ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_1520299550062624519_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 August 8, Calabasas -- *16th Annual ERA Summer Social & Electro-Tech Table Top Show* 16th Annual ERA Summer Social & Electro-Tech Table Top Show. 16th Annual electronics industry (Reps/Distributors/OEM's, CM's, etc) Summer Social - this year we are adding a mini table top show starting at 2:45 in an effort to get attendees to show up a bit early to see the latest & greatest products on display. Then stay and enjoy cold beverages and appetizers on a beautiful summer evening on the patio. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26502 August 13, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: Priced to Grow - Building for Sustainable Growth* Preccelerator Workshop: Priced to Grow - Building for Sustainable Growth. Join our session to challenge perceptions of pricing - what it is and is not - and begin laying the groundwork to integrate pricing into your company's growth strategy that drives sustainable business goals. 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* Data Con LA 2019. Data Con LA, formerly known as Big Data Day LA, is the largest data conference of its kind in Southern California. Spearheaded by Subash D’Souza, and organized and supported by a community of volunteers, sponsors, and speakers, Data Con LA features the most vibrant gathering of data and technology enthusiasts in Los Angeles. DCLA started in 2013 with over 250 attendees, and has grown over the years with 550+ attendees in 2014, 950+ in 2015, 1250+ in 2016, 1550+ in 2017 and 1800+ in 2018. We expect over 2000 attendees this year. Data Con LA sessions typically cover the most in-demand topics of the day in areas such as Data, AI/ ML/ Data Science, Emerging Tech, Visualizations/ UI/ Use Cases, Infrastructure & Security. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26510 August 20, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: UX Primer for Entrepreneurs w/ Rich Abronson* Preccelerator Workshop: UX Primer for Entrepreneurs w/ Rich Abronson. This session will discuss: What UX is (and isn't) and why it's important UX costs and how to incorporate it into your strategy The UX process including brainstorming, feature prioritization, and usability testing. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26509 August 27, Santa Monica -- *Preccelerator Workshop: Strategic Partnerships with Jonathan Tavss* Preccelerator Workshop: Strategic Partnerships with Jonathan Tavss. Strategic partnerships are integral to businesses both big and small. Unfortunately, most partnerships are not created equal and outcomes can be deeply affected when not giving deliberate consideration to who should be teamed up with and why. Consider how the venture should regard partnerships – what they should be looking for in a partnership – and what those partners are actually looking for in return. Put a simpler way: everything is a partnership. What are investors, collaborators, employees, vendors, and conferences looking for from you? 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