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QuantumShift is led by faculty from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and aims to help entrepreneurs improve their leadership approach, inspire their people, and maximize their growth opportunities. Interested in joining the class of 2022? Please apply here: https://info.kpmg.us/quantumshift.html *FBI Warns Of Attacks on Satellite Networks* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082307.html> The FBI has sent out a warning of possible attacks on satellite terminals and networks, related to the "current geopolitical situation", saying that Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are aware of possible threats to U.S. and international satellite communication (SATCOM) networks. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082307.html>) *Viasat, Inmarsat Sign Deal With UK As Part Of Merger Effort* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082303.html> Carlsbad-based satellite network operator Viasat and fellow London-based satellite company Inmarsat said this morning that the two have signed an agreement with the UK Government's Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), with legally binding agreements to increase jobs and R&D investent in the UK space sector. (More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082303.html>) *Myria Aims At Marketplace At Big Spenders* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082305.html> A new, Los Angeles-based startup *Myria <https://www.myria.us>* announced today that it has launched a new marketplace for what is says are "ultra high net worth" individuals and family offices. According to the company, it only offers its services to the "richest 300,000 people" in the world. The startup is led by co-founder and CEO Rey Flemings, who the company says previously led a family office concierge services firm called The Blue.( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082305.html>) *TuSimple Discloses Efforts In Asia-Pacific* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082304.html> San Diego-based autonomous driving company *TuSimple <https://www.tusimple.com>* said this morning that the company is in an "exploratory process" for its Asia-Pacific business, which it says "does not currently include any plans for a divestiture or a similar transaction". It's unclear on the exact nature of the effort, but the company said the possible deal may include "opportunities to expand to other Asia-Pacific markets", presumably an investment or joint venture.( More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082304.html>) *FIGS Sets Product, Sustainability Officer* <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082306.html> Santa Monica-based healthcare apparel company *FIGS <https://www.wearfigs.com>* announced this morning that it has named Jami Pinto as its new Chief Global Product and Sustainability Officer. Pinto was most recently at Under Armour, where she had been for nine years. FIGS said that Pinto had been Senior Vice President, Global Product Supply, and also had served or fourteen years at Abercrombie & Fitch brands.(More... <https://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0082306.html>) *Tech vs. Media: From Working in a Small Apartment to Selling Your Company for Over $100M <https://www.curtco.com/tvm-06-jon-skogmo>* How to go from $10,000 and Working in a Small Apartment to Selling Your Company for Over $100,000,000 with Junkin Media Founder and Former CEO, Jon Skogmo The ultimate content creator: the “King of Viral Video,” founder and former CEO of Junkin Media Jon Skogmo, discusses how licensing and monetizing video clips on digital platforms and being an early adopter of YouTube helped him sell his company for over 100 million dollars. 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