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IP Litigation. IP Transactions. US and Worldwide. Offices in Westlake Village and Santa Barbara. [email protected] www.socalip.com *Whatnot Gets $50M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081309.html> Los Angeles-based Whatnot, which operates a live streaming shopping service for collectibles, says it has raised $50M in its Series B funding round. The funding was led by Anu Hariharan from Y Combinator Continuity, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz. The funding also inluded angels Animal Capital (Josh Richard, Noah Beck & Marshall Sandman), musicians Ryan Tedder and DJ Skee with Mint 10, NFL players DeAndre Hopkins and Bobby Wagner, and Jeremy Padawer, according to the company. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081309.html>) *Phanes Therapeutics Lands $40M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081310.html> San Diego-based Phanes Therapeutics, a developer of immuno-oncology drugs, has raised $40M in its Series B funding round. The funding was led by Sequoia Capital China, and also included the company other investors. Names of the other investors were not announced by the company. According to the company, the new funding will be used to advance several preclinical programs to clinic, expand the research and clinical teams, and support the advancement of research projects. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081310.html>) *Snap Sets New Human Resources Chief* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081311.html> Santa Monica-based Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, said late Tuesday that it has named Darcie Henry as the company's new Chief Human Resources Officer. According to Snap, Henry will join the company on July 6th, as current Chief People Officer Lara Sweet is retiring. Henry was most recently Amazon's VP HR, Global Consumer and Operations, and had been at Amazon since 1998. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081311.html>) *Park Place Payments Finds $1.5M* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081308.html> Los Angeles-based Park Place Payments, a fintech startup focused on payment processing, disclosed on Tuesday that it has raised $1.5M in a seed funding round. The funding was led by Curate Capital. Park Place is led by founder and CEO Samantha Ettus. Park Place Payments says it offers up payment processing solutions for small businesses, and also is simultaneously creating jobs and income opportunities for women. The company is both female-founded and female-led. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081308.html>) *Whip Media Launches Content Marketplace* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081307.html> Los Angeles-based Whip Media said on Tuesday that it has launched the Whip Media Exchange, a new data-and AI-powered content marketplace aimed at the global film and TV content licensing market. According to the company, as part of the launch, it has added Lionsgate, Giant Pictures and DMD Limited / CiND!E Films as content providers on the marketplace. Whip Media is led by longtime technology executive Richard Rosenblatt, who is both founder and CEO of the company. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081307.html>) *codeSpark Acquired By BEGiN* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081306.html> Pasadena-based codeSpark, which develops applications which help children learn how to code software, has been acquired by New York-based BEGiN. Financial terms oft he acquisition were not announced. According to BEGiN, the acquisition will help it in fulfilling its vision to "create the most comprehensive program in early learning." codeSpark was founded and was led by Grant Hosford. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081306.html>) *ChowNow Names CTO* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081305.html> Los Angeles-based restaurant ordering systems developer Chownow says it has named a new Chief Technology Officer. According to the company, Bharath Chinamanthur has joined the company as CTO from Blink Health, where he was EVP of Product, Engineering, and Operations. Chinamanthur also previously served at Charles Schwab as an SVP, and also served at Amazon. As part of his role, Chinamanthur said he plans to grow ChowNow's team. (Funding Details <https://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/index.php?action=showco&id=33521>)( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0081305.html>) *Become a Socaltech Supporter!* Interested in letting Southern California's high tech community know you are here for them? Want to reach Southern California's movers and shakers? Become a SPONSOR or SOCALTECH SUPPORTER! 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The Los Angeles Bioscience Ecosystem Summit 2021 (LABEST) is the premier showcase for bioscience innovation in Los Angeles County. This event is a collaboration with colleagues from across the county to present promising academic research, entrepreneurial faculty investigators, as well as local start- up companies. It is intended to promote awareness of the growing life science entrepreneurial ecosystem in Los Angeles and to foster partnerships with the biotechnology and life science industry. The conference is entirely virtual this year. Throughout the summit, faculty members present the latest scientific breakthroughs, which will lead to the critical therapies of tomorrow. Leading bioscience translational research programs and start-ups will be showcased where Southern California Institutions have significant expertise, pioneering research and resource commitments directed towards developing innovative patient therapies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26716 May 27, Los Angeles -- *LA BEST - LA Bioscience Ecosystem Summit 2021* LA BEST - LA Bioscience Ecosystem Summit 2021. The Los Angeles Bioscience Ecosystem Summit 2021 (LABEST) is the premier showcase for bioscience innovation in Los Angeles County. This event is a collaboration with colleagues from across the county to present promising academic research, entrepreneurial faculty investigators, as well as local start- up companies. It is intended to promote awareness of the growing life science entrepreneurial ecosystem in Los Angeles and to foster partnerships with the biotechnology and life science industry. The conference is entirely virtual this year. Throughout the summit, faculty members present the latest scientific breakthroughs, which will lead to the critical therapies of tomorrow. Leading bioscience translational research programs and start-ups will be showcased where Southern California Institutions have significant expertise, pioneering research and resource commitments directed towards developing innovative patient therapies. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26717 June 16, Los Angeles -- *DigiMarCon West 2021 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition* DigiMarCon West 2021 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition. DigiMarCon West 2021 is your chance to ... – Experience a safe and intimate gathering with marketing leaders and professionals in a clean and hygienic environment. – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising 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 professional network. The 7th annual DigiMarCon West, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in the Western United States returns June 16th to 17th, 2021 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Los Angeles, California. 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At DigiMarCon West 2021, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thought will be challenged, new ways of thinking will emerge, and you will leave with your head, notebooks and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency / team / account to even greater success. Be a part of DigiMarCon West 2021 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions, networking and more in a safe and hygienic environment!. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26691 ------------------------------ *Recent Job Postings * More jobs at http://www.socaltech.com/Jobs ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *Sponsored By * Stubbs Alderton Markiles, LLP (http://www.stubbsalderton.com). Business. Technology. Law. Vision. 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