*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, June 19, 2020* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News <https://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 * - One LA Company Hiring: Jam City <#0079992> - Red 6 Finds Funding From Lockheed Martin Ventures <#0079990> - Honk: Many American Drivers Still Not Driving <#0079991> - Procore Debuts New Features <#0079993> - Esri Powers New COVID-19 Dashboard In Saudi Arabia <#0079994> - Rubicon Project Loses President <#0079988> *Marketplace* - Technology Management and Operational Outsourcing – PulseOne <#ad765> - Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <#ad764> - Bestronics - Electronic Engineering Services, SOMs, Imaging Products, Displays & Batteries <#ad752> - IP Protection for Technology and Business - SoCal IP Law Group LLP <#ad750> - Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <#ad749> - Early Stage Commercial Insurance - Pacific Unified Insurance Agency <#ad596> *Friday, June 19, 2020* *From Idea to IPO - KPMG’s Emerging Growth Practice < [email protected]>* KPMG provides Bookkeeping, Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to assist you at any stage of your life cycle. Whether you are starting your business, strengthening your business, expanding into new markets, or pursuing an exit, we have a global network of experienced resources that can take you to the next level. For more information, please contact Ryan Youhan at [email protected]. *One LA Company Hiring: Jam City* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079992.html> Even as the global pandemic has thrown growth plans into question, apparently, at least one Los Angeles company is ramping up its hiring: *Jam City <http://www.jamcity.com>*. According to a report, the LA mobile games developer has "dozens of positions" open at the company. Jam City is behind a large number of popular, casual mobile games, including the recently launch game World War Doh, the Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery mobile game; Panda Pop; Cookie Jam, and many others.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079992.html>) *Red 6 Finds Funding From Lockheed Martin Ventures* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079990.html> Santa Monica-based Red 6, a startup which is developing augmented reality training systems for the aerospace and defense market, said it has received a strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures. Size of the funding was not announced. According to Red 6, the funds will go towards development and commercialization of its ATARS (Airbone Tactical Augmented Reality System). The system allows real pilots flying actual airplanes to see and maneuver around virtually generated enemies. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079990.html>) *Honk: Many American Drivers Still Not Driving* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079991.html> Los Angeles-based HONK, an app-based service which connects motorists with roadside assistance and towing, says that American drivers are still not driving as much as they did--even as most lockdowns have been loosened. According to HONK, it ran a survey showing that 45 percent of American drivers are fueling their vehicles no more than once a month. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079991.html>) *Procore Debuts New Features* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079993.html> Carpinteria-based Procore Technologies, which develops construction management software, says it has launched a number of new features, aimed at greater collaboration and communications. The company--one of the Central Coast's fastest growing companies--says it launched the new features at its own virtual construction industry event, Next Steps Summit. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079993.html>) *Esri Powers New COVID-19 Dashboard In Saudi Arabia* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079994.html> Redland-based Esri reports that it has been selected by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), to power a the country's first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) dashboard. Financial impact of the win were not announced. Esri said the dashboard was created in cooperation with Esri Saudi Arabia and the country's Ministry of Health (MoH), and is the official source of data for tracking COVID-19 cases throughout the kingdom. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079994.html>) *Rubicon Project Loses President* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079988.html> Los Angeles-based advertising exchange operator *Rubicon Project <https://www.rubiconproject.com>* has lost its President and COO, Mark Zagorski, the company said early this morning. According to Rubicon Project, Zagorski, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will resign at the end of June to "pursue a new opportunity". The company said that its CEO, Michael Barrett, will re-assume the President role as a result of Zagorski's departure.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0079988.html>) *Technology Management and Operational Outsourcing – PulseOne <https://pulseone.com/sct/>* PulseOne is a business services company specialized in delivering IT-enabled solutions to emerging and high growth companies. Bringing together the world's best technologies, renowned engineering design, and proven implementation, PulseOne is uniquely positioned for Central and South Coast based businesses to plan, build and manage your technology infrastructure - from strategy to ongoing support. Our scalable model allows companies to utilize the services they need as they grow, making high value outsourced IT management cost effective for your growing business. Staffed with technology specialists and lead by business veterans, PulseOne is designed to support your business needs. For more information on what we can do for you, contact us via https://pulseone.com/sct/ or email us at [email protected]. *Accelerating Growth For Early Stage Innovation. <http://www.preccelerator.com>* The Preccelerator® Program is an accelerator for early-stage startups offered to select companies out of the Santa Monica office of Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP that provides initial capital, sophisticated legal services, interim office space, mentorship, a targeted curriculum, investment strategy counseling and access to a strategic perks portfolio with the objective of helping you grow your idea from business concept to funded startup. www.preccelerator.com *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 *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. [email protected] www.socalip.com *Pacific Western Bank, Venture Banking Group <http://www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending>* Pacific Western Bank is a commercial bank with over $26 billion in assets and 76 branches primarily located in California, with one in Denver, Colorado and another 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 about the Venture Banking Group, visit www.pacwest.com/lending-solutions/venture-lending, or send an email to Brian Weber at [email protected] *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. 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