*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, August 9, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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KPMG (http://home.kpmg/us/en/home/about/offices/los-angeles-1.html) Level up with KPMG ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Dave Names Customer Experience VP <http://#0078639> - Broadcom Buys Symantec's Enterprise Security Business For $10.7 Billion <http://#0078640> - Semtech Gets Win With IoT Developer Seluxit <http://#0078641> - Virgin Hyperloop One Goes On Tour <http://#0078637> - Bitcoin ATMs Used In Utility Scam In LA <http://#0078636> - Ring Aims At Businesses With New Security Products <http://#0078633> - Tripalink Takes $10M More <http://#0078632> - Los Angeles Dodgers, Postmates Link On Dodger Stadium Orders <http://#0078631> - Experian Acquires MyHealthDirect <http://#0078628> - Graduway Gets Investment From Manhattan Beach's K1 <http://#0078630> *Marketplace* - TuesdayNights Impact Conference - Santa Monica - 9/27 <http://#ad754> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group – Brian Weber <http://#ad749> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <http://#ad737> - Tech Coast Map & Calendar – Put Your Company On The Map! <http://#ad717> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <http://#ad694> - Pixelgate.net - Internet Access, Web Hosting, Network Services <http://#ad188> *Friday, August 9, 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 *Dave Names Customer Experience VP* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078639.html> Los Angeles-based fintech startup Dave, which offers up an online banking service which helps users build their credit, announced on Thursday that it has named Mia Alexander as its new VP of Customer Experience. Alexander was most recently VP of Customer Experience at Green Dot, where she had been for over 16 years. According to Dave, Alexander will oversee the entire customer lifecycle of its 3.8 million customers. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078639.html>) *Broadcom Buys Symantec's Enterprise Security Business For $10.7 Billion* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078640.html> Broadcom, which has significant operations in Orange County, has acquired the Enterprise Security business of Symantec, in a deal worth $10.7 billion in cash. The two said the deal is expected to close before the end of the year. The move is consistent with Broadcom's recent activity to diversify itself away from just semiconductors to include network equipment, software, and other products. Last year, Broadcom acquired another large software business, CA Technologies, in an $18. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078640.html>) *Semtech Gets Win With IoT Developer Seluxit* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078641.html> Camarillo-based analog and mixed-signal semiconductor developer Semtech Corporation has scored another win for its low power, wireless communications technology, LoRa, this time with an energy monitoring device developer. According to Semtech, its LoRa technology is being used by Seluxit, a developer of Internet of Things poducts, as part of the MeDa project for one of Germany's energy companies. The device is being used to encourage consumers to change wasteful energy habits and save money. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078641.html>) *Virgin Hyperloop One Goes On Tour* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078637.html> Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One is looking to drum up interest from local governments for its technology, and interest of the public, through a road show of its pods across the country, the company said this week. According to Virgin Hyperloop One, it visited Columbus, Ohio, and is stopping in Arlington, Texas; and Kansas City, Kansas, as part of a tour which it says will "showcase the unique technology to elected, local officials and the general public. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078637.html>) *Bitcoin ATMs Used In Utility Scam In LA* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078636.html> In a rather nefarious use for Bitcoin, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) issued a warning on Thursday that scammers have been using "Bitcoin ATMs" to scam LADWP customers out of money. The scammers are contacting customers, and tell them that owe money to the utility and can only pay it using the ATMs. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078636.html>) *Ring Aims At Businesses With New Security Products* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078633.html> Santa Monica-based Ring, which develops video doorbells and cameras, is extending its efforts to attract business owners to its products. According to Ring, it has launched a new product, Ring for Business, which will let business owners manage and install its Ring Alarm, Ring Video Doorbells and security cameras. Ring says it will offer up 24/7 monitoring, and 60-day video event recording for unlimited cameras at a business location for only $10 per month. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078633.html>) *Tripalink Takes $10M More* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078632.html> Los Angeles-based co-living community developer Tripalink, which develops themed co-living communities aimed at both young students and young professionals, has raised $10M more in a Series B funding, the company said this week. According to the company, the new round came from Calin SJG Fund, L.P, K2VC, Tekton Ventures, plus Oriza Venture. The company said the funding will go towards market expansion. Tripalink said the new round values the company at $100M. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showco&id=59829>)(More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078632.html>) *Los Angeles Dodgers, Postmates Link On Dodger Stadium Orders* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078631.html> The Los Angeles Dodgers and delivery service Postmates said today that the two are in a new partnership, which will let users order items from Dodgers concession from their seats, and then pick up those orders at special "Postmates Pickup" locations. Financial details of the deal were not announced. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078631.html>) *Experian Acquires MyHealthDirect* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078628.html> Costa Mesa-based Experian announced this morning that it has acquired MyHealthDirect, a developer of a "digital care coordination platform" used for healthcare administration. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. MyHealthDirect's software is used for patient self-scheduling, check-in, management of referrals, patient outreach, and other similar tasks. MyHealthDirect is based in Nashville, TN. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078628.html>) *Graduway Gets Investment From Manhattan Beach's K1* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078630.html> Graduway, a developer of software used for alumni engagement and career services management, has scored an investment from Manhattan Beach-based investor K1 Investment Management. Size and terms of the investment were not announced. K1 Investment Management says it invests in high growth, enterprise software companies. Graduway is based in the UK, and offers up its software to educational institutions and non-profit organizations. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0078630.html>) *TuesdayNights Impact Conference - Santa Monica - 9/27 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesdaynights-impact-conference-tickets-66623359261>* Over 100 Female Entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders Unite for TuesdayNights inaugural Impact Conference at the Annenberg Community Beach House on Friday, September 27th. The event, hosted by TuesdayNights founders Justine Lassoff and Melinda Moore, will feature keynote speakers including Laura Doss-Hertz, winner of XPRIZE for water abundance and Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, CMO of the Los Angeles Rams; as well as panelists who are female founders, wellness professionals and venture capitalists making a positive impact: including Dana Settle, Partner of Greycroft; Ara Katz, CEO Seed; Deepika Chopra, Optimism Doctor; Jennifer Loo, CFO of Tala; and Nanxi Liu, Founder of Enplug and XFactor. Founded in 2013, TuesdayNights is a community of female entrepreneurs, investors and senior executives with a mission to inspire, collaborate and impact change through networking events, top speakers and intimate gatherings. Each event features a nonprofit that is changing the world for the better and sharing how the community can get involved. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesdaynights-impact-conference-tickets-66623359261 *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] *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 [email protected]. http://www.bdo.com *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. 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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 <https://www.socaltech.com/database/html.php#funding>* 8/08/19 Tripalink, Corp. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=97935> Los Angeles $10.00 M 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 ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html 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? With this understanding, better sourcing, agreements, communication, and outcomes can be had. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26508 ------------------------------ *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. 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