*socaltech.com <http://socaltech.com> TechNews - Friday, January 18, 2019* Edited by Benjamin F. Kuo ISSN: 1524-6736 http://www.socaltech.com/News ------------------------------
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Key info (http://www.keyinfo.com) infrastructure ~ connectivity ~ co-location ~ cloud Singer Lewak (http://www.singerlewak.com) Accounting and Consulting for Growing and Innovative Businesses ------------------------------ *Headlines * - Interview With Caradoc Ehrenhalt, EV Safe Charging <#m_-2609599168494336842_0077106> - PetDesk Finds $12M For Veterinary Software <#m_-2609599168494336842_0077107> - KB Home Amps Up Tech Connectivity With Google Assistant Integration <#m_-2609599168494336842_0077109> - Western Digital Aims At Gamers With Upgraded SSD <#m_-2609599168494336842_0077108> - EDF Renewables North America Buys Wind Project In Nebraska <#m_-2609599168494336842_0077104> - Relativity Inks Deal For Canaveral Launch Site <#m_-2609599168494336842_0077103> - Match Sues Tinder's Sean Rad Over Trade Secrets <#m_-2609599168494336842_0077092> *Marketplace* - Peak - Facilitated Annual Leadership Team Planning for Emerging Companies by Collective Genius <#m_-2609599168494336842_ad741> - BDO - Southern California Technology Industry Team <#m_-2609599168494336842_ad737> - Stubbs Alderton & Markiles Preccelerator <#m_-2609599168494336842_ad694> - Stradling <#m_-2609599168494336842_ad608> *Friday, January 18, 2019* *** Dear readers: we will not be sending out the email on Monday, due to the Market holiday, and will resume emails on Tuesday. *SoCal IP Law Group LLP - Serving the IP Needs of Technology Innovators <http://www.socalip.com>* IP Litigation . IP Transactions . Patent & Trademark Prosecution . IP Strategy . Westlake Village . Santa Barbara . Irvine. [email protected] 805-230-1350 www.socalip.com *Interview With Caradoc Ehrenhalt, EV Safe Charging* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077106.html> In a world where more and more drivers are moving to electric vehicles, where is EV charging today? To better understand exactly where EV technology is today, we caught up with Caradoc Ehrenhalt, the CEO and founder of a Los Angeles startup, EV Safe Charge (www.evsafecharge.com), to chat a bit about his view of where EV charging technology today. EV Safe Charge rents out EV chargers for events, in addition to having its own business installing charging stations. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077106.html>) *PetDesk Finds $12M For Veterinary Software* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077107.html> San Diego-based PetDesk, a developer of software used by veterinarians, announced Friday morning that it has raised $12M in a Series B funding round. The funding came from PeakSpan Capital. PetDesk develops online software used to manage veterinary practices. According to PetDesk, the new funding will help the company in an expansion push into the pet grooming industry. The company's software handles appointments, reminders, confirmations, health records, and other health data tracking for pets. ( More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077107.html>) *KB Home Amps Up Tech Connectivity With Google Assistant Integration* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077109.html> Lake Forest-based home builder KB Home is ramping up its connectivity--and hoping to appeal to tech-savvy buyers--with a new deal to add Google Assistant capability into its new homes at two of its Orange County developments. According to KB Home, it is offer Google Assistant as a standard feature at its Highmark at Ironridge in Lake Forest and Prado at Cadence Park in Irvine, as part of its "KB Smart Home System". (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077109.html>) *Western Digital Aims At Gamers With Upgraded SSD* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077108.html> Western Digital, the disk drive and memory manufacturer which has major operations in Irvine, has rolled out a new solid state disk drive (SSD) aimed specifically at the PC gaming market. According to WD, it has launched the new WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD, which provides up to 2TB of capacity or desktop gaming systems. The SSD is in the M. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077108.html>) *EDF Renewables North America Buys Wind Project In Nebraska* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077104.html> San Diego-based renewable energy developer EDF Renewables North America said Thursday that it has acquired another wind project, this time in the state of Nebraska. According to EDF Renewables, it purchased 100 percent of the interest in the 300 megawatt (MW) Milligan 1 Wind Project, which is expected to go into operation in 2020. The company purchased the wind development from a partnership owned by Aksamit Resource Management, LLC and York Capital Management. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077104.html>) *Relativity Inks Deal For Canaveral Launch Site* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077103.html> Los Angeles-based Relativity, a space launch startup which is developing automation technology designed to automate construction of rockets, said on Thursday that it has signed a deal for a launch site at Cape Canaveral. According to Relativity, the company gains own rocket launch facilities at Launch Complex 16 (C-16), based at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Relativity is venture backed by Playground Global, Y Combinator, Social Capital, Phillip Spector, and Mark Cuban. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077103.html>) *Match Sues Tinder's Sean Rad Over Trade Secrets* <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077092.html> Match Group, the parent company of dating- and hookup- app Tinder, has sued Tinder co-founder Sean Rad over trade secret protection agreements. The lawsuit claims Rad "surreptitiously" copied a vast number of documents and emails belonging to Tinder employees, "in order to advance his personal interests." The lawsuit is seeking $250M from Rad. (More... <http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0077092.html>) *Peak - Facilitated Annual Leadership Team Planning for Emerging Companies by Collective Genius <https://collective-genius.com/getting-to-peak/>* If you wanted to reach the peak of Mount Everest, you wouldn’t just gather a few friends, buy some supplies, and start hiking. Similar to building a growth company, you wouldn’t just hire a few people, build some products, and win a market. Peak is a facilitated annual leadership team planning session for emerging growth companies. It's a one day leadership team session to create company focus and clarity around a three year vision, one year plan, and quarterly priorities. With the vision and plan set, Peak provides leadership tools and systems to keep the team on track. To learn more contact us to schedule a 45 minute walk through at [email protected] or 1.424.259.3036. Collective Genius - Leadership Planning and Recruiting for Emerging Growth Companies. http://www.collective-genius.com. *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 *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/ *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. ------------------------------ *Recent Funding <#m_-2609599168494336842_funding>* 1/14/19 Wiliot <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=95066> San Diego $30.00 M 1/03/19 Verily <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94814> South San Francisco $1000.00 M 1/03/19 Forge Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94796> San Diego $11.10 M 12/20/18 AvantStay <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94684> Los Angeles $5.00 M 12/20/18 Cloud Constellation Corporation <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94795> Los Angeles $100.00 M 12/19/18 NantCell, Inc. <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94876> Culver City $30.00 M 12/19/18 Elementary Robotics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94682> Los Angeles $3.60 M 12/18/18 Seismic <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94681> Solana Beach $100.00 M 12/13/18 Vyng <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94563> Los Angeles $4.00 M 12/13/18 Procore Technologies <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94564> Carpinteria $75.00 M 12/13/18 Akero Therapeutics <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94565> South San Francisco $70.00 M 12/11/18 Jaanuu <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94561> El Segundo $15.00 M 12/10/18 AlphaTrAi <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94532> Los Angeles $0.00 M 12/06/18 WhiteFox Drone Defense <http://www.socaltech.com/intelligence/?action=showdeal&id=94518> San Luis Obispo $12.00 M ------------------------------ *Upcoming Events* Submit your events at least two weeks in advance to: http://www.socaltech.com/submitevent.html January 18, Los Angeles -- *Tech Coast Angels-LA Screening Day* *NEW* . See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26323 January 22, Santa Monica -- *AppSec California 2019* AppSec California 2019. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Los Angeles Chapter has teamed up with the Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco Bay Area Chapters to bring you another great AppSec California. Join us and your peers for amazing talks and networking on January 22-25, 2019. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26317 January 22, Los Angeles -- *CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly* CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly. CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26319 January 22, Marina Del Rey -- *CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly* CTO Mixer Cruise: Brian Sletten will speak about Web Assembly. On Tuesday, January 22nd @ 6pm, CTO Mixers will set sail with Brian Sletten who will be giving a presentation on Web Assembly, preceded by a brief talk by Joe Devon called Accessibility IS Innovation. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26320 January 26, Pasadena -- *Big Data: Today's Supernova of Information and Opportunity* Big Data: Today's Supernova of Information and Opportunity. Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum. Big Data has exploded and engulfed us all and has led to a technology and business revolution. Every website, email, SMS text, mouse click, download, and Internet of Things (IoT), sensor input now predicts epidemics, calculates risk, understands consumer behavior and formulates public policies. Entrepreneurs are pursuing these Big Data opportunities in what is becoming the 21st century equivalent of the gold rush. Our speakers will share their views on the opportunities and challenges entrepreneurs face in building these new ventures, and give a clearer view of what's coming our way. Keynote Speaker: Gil Elbaz, Founder & CEO of Factual Inc, Co-Founder of Applied Semantics; Wes Nichols, Board Partner, Upfront Ventures; Dominique (Mike) Hanssens, Distinguished Research Professor of Marketing, UCLA Anderson Graduate School. Producer/Moderator: Stan Tomsic, Managing Director, Magna Point Group. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26322 January 31, Los Angeles -- *Growth Capital Conference* Growth Capital Conference. Pitch to & Network with Investors: Angels,VCs, High Net Worths, Strategic Partners and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases growing firms needing capital. View products, videos, online demos. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26313 January 31, San Diego -- *Preparing Your Company for Sale* Preparing Your Company for Sale. CONNECT. Whether you are acquiring a company or looking to merge your company with another, there are significant operational, practical and legal steps you should take to ensure that your company maintains its value and remains an attractive partner through the transaction. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls in what promises to be a lively discussion among industry veterans from the technology, biotechnology and manufacturing industries. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26295 February 4, Los Angeles -- *Digital Entertainment World 2019* Digital Entertainment World 2019. Described by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 6th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2019 focuses on "The Power of Creativity and Influence" and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26290 February 5, Los Angeles -- *Digital Entertainment World 2019* Digital Entertainment World 2019. Described by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, now in its 6th year Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. DEW 2019 focuses on "The Power of Creativity and Influence" and will cover topics from OTT to Innovation to eSports to Millennials to Content Marketing to VR/AR to Music Rights to Startups, etc., as this theme guides all talks, discussions, meetings and presentations over the two days. See http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/26291 ------------------------------ *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. PricewaterhouseCoopers (http://www.socaltech.com/pwc). 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