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SUMMARY: Electric Vehicle Symposium 2012
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22382 Electric Vehicle Symposium 2012. Innovative utility companies will be featured during the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles at the L.A. Convention Center. Theodore F. Craver, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Edison International, will be speaking at the opening plenary, along with other utility and infrastructure experts throughout the symposium. 
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DTEND:20120507T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Symposium
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22267 Electric Vehicle Symposium. More than 100 exhibitors, 200 presenters, and approximately 3,000 electric drive industry leaders, government representatives and energy officials will participate in the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. More than 100 global companies will display electric vehicle technologies on the show floor, including: Coda, Coulomb Technologies, Dow Energy Materials, GM, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Southern California Edison, and Toyota. 
DTSTART:20120507T200000
DTEND:20120507T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Determining Your Company's Value
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22464 Determining Your Company's Value. The first and most important item in any term sheet is a startup's pre-money valuation. This workshop will give participants an overview of how investors look at the value inside your startup and suggest strategies on how to improve valuations during the negotiation phase. Matt Crowley, Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy. email ingrid.goodman@lacdc.org for more information.
DTSTART:20120508T160000
DTEND:20120508T170000
LOCATION:Altadena
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SUMMARY:PMI-OC May 2012 Dinner Meeting 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22429 PMI-OC May 2012 Dinner Meeting. Jason Scott, founder of 120° Venture Construction, Inc., will discuss communication as a leadership tool at the May 8, 2012, meeting of the Project Management Institute's Orange County Chapter.  Scott, who has dedicated his career and livelihood to the advancement of project management, will share tips and techniques for communicating effectively, instilling confidence in the project team, and leading projects to success. 
DTSTART:20120508T173000
DTEND:20120508T183000
LOCATION:Costa Mesa
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Symposium
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22268 Electric Vehicle Symposium. More than 100 exhibitors, 200 presenters, and approximately 3,000 electric drive industry leaders, government representatives and energy officials will participate in the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. More than 100 global companies will display electric vehicle technologies on the show floor, including: Coda, Coulomb Technologies, Dow Energy Materials, GM, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Southern California Edison, and Toyota. 
DTSTART:20120508T200000
DTEND:20120508T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:SpaceCraft Technology Expo
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22105 SpaceCraft Technology Expo. Spacecraft Technology Expo is the first and only exhibition of its kind, bringing together global decision makers, OEMs, supply chain experts, industry executives, suppliers and customers to identify present and future market growth opportunities for the design, manufacture, pre-launch testing and operations of spacecraft, satellites, and space-related technologies. 
DTSTART:20120508T200000
DTEND:20120508T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:StartEngine May Mentor Mixer
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22461 StartEngine May Mentor Mixer. 
DTSTART:20120509T190000
DTEND:20120509T200000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Symposium
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22269 Electric Vehicle Symposium. More than 100 exhibitors, 200 presenters, and approximately 3,000 electric drive industry leaders, government representatives and energy officials will participate in the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. More than 100 global companies will display electric vehicle technologies on the show floor, including: Coda, Coulomb Technologies, Dow Energy Materials, GM, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Southern California Edison, and Toyota. 
DTSTART:20120509T200000
DTEND:20120509T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:SpaceCraft Technology Expo
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22106 SpaceCraft Technology Expo. Spacecraft Technology Expo is the first and only exhibition of its kind, bringing together global decision makers, OEMs, supply chain experts, industry executives, suppliers and customers to identify present and future market growth opportunities for the design, manufacture, pre-launch testing and operations of spacecraft, satellites, and space-related technologies. 
DTSTART:20120509T200000
DTEND:20120509T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:LA Demo Day
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22389 LA Demo Day (featuring 20 new LA startups). Come see the next crop of great LA tech companies demo their startups to the LA community of entrepreneurs, investors and techies as well as a number of esteemed guests.   LA Startup Demo Day will showcase the latest batch of up-and-coming LA Startups.  Companies will have 5 minutes to present their product which will be followed by feedback from a panel of expert judges. LA Startup Demo Day is being sponsored by Docstoc, Rustic Canyon, and  Greycroft Partners.  
DTSTART:20120510T130000
DTEND:20120510T140000
LOCATION:Santa Monica
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SUMMARY:SoCalBio Women, Work & Wisdom (W3) Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22283 SoCalBio Women, Work & Wisdom (W3) Group Meeting in Orange County: Building & Nurturing Successful Bioscience Companies in Southern California. 
DTSTART:20120510T160000
DTEND:20120510T170000
LOCATION:Irvine
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SUMMARY:Accounting & Taxation for Startups  
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22477 Accounting & Taxation for Startups. OCTANe. At the inception of a company the entrepreneur typically focuses on product development, R&D, customer relationships and sales and marketing.Often, accounting and taxation are overlooked.   Join us to learn how to minimize future headaches and risks and maximize potential future benefit, by taking simple, yet cost-effective measures.  We will go back to basics and review the balance sheet, income statement and statement of equity accounts and talk about what pitfalls you need to watch for.  In addition, we'll discuss tax filing requirements, document retention and tax pitfalls to avoid for startups.  
DTSTART:20120510T160000
DTEND:20120510T170000
LOCATION:Irvine
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SUMMARY:Deciding Your Ownership Structure
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22466 Deciding Your Ownership Structure. Entrepreneurship @ RCC. If you have a business concept and want to learn more about becoming a successful entrepreneur, you are invited to attend. Email ron.pardee@rcc.edu
DTSTART:20120510T180000
DTEND:20120510T190000
LOCATION:Riverside
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SUMMARY:Startups Uncensored #26
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22390 Startups Uncensored #26. How To Pitch To Investors w/the founders of BeachMint. Join over 500 LA entrepreneurs, investors and techies to learn the very best ways to pitch investors.  Josh and Diego started Beachmint in 2010 and since then have raised over (wait for it....) $70 Million Dollars.  They're also both active angel investors in the LA startup scene having invested in some of the most popular LA tech companies.  Prior to BeachMint, Josh was the President of Slingshot Labs, a division of News Corporation, is a web incubator dedicated to building new Internet companies as well as a co-founder and the chief operating officer of MySpace.com. Diego, who specializes in building business from the ground up, co-founded a Los Angeles based internet incubator, MD Capital, where he helped incubate successful start ups – notably serving as president of iEscrow.com and Chairman of Bzzing, inc. 
DTSTART:20120510T180000
DTEND:20120510T190000
LOCATION:Santa Monica
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SUMMARY:Building (and Fixing) Your Reputation Online
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22484 Building (and Fixing) Your Reputation Online. TCOSC. Social media has given a public voice to anybody who wants to talk about your company - both good and bad. Learn how to monitor what is being said about you and your firm, find out where the conversations are happening, become part of the discussion and control your message. At this thought provoking session, Michael Bonfils will explore ways to monitor your reputation, tactics on dealing with problems and how to create and build an organization's online reputation and influence, from the individual employee to the entire firm. 
DTSTART:20120510T190000
DTEND:20120510T200000
LOCATION:Costa Mesa
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SUMMARY:SpaceCraft Technology Expo
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22107 SpaceCraft Technology Expo. Spacecraft Technology Expo is the first and only exhibition of its kind, bringing together global decision makers, OEMs, supply chain experts, industry executives, suppliers and customers to identify present and future market growth opportunities for the design, manufacture, pre-launch testing and operations of spacecraft, satellites, and space-related technologies. 
DTSTART:20120510T200000
DTEND:20120510T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Urban Rebound-Los Angeles Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22425 Urban Rebound-Los Angeles Conference. This event is part of Urban Rebound-Los Angeles, an exciting business growth initiative for women entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Riverside Counties, etc. In addition to live events and free resources, Urban Rebound features a business growth program designed to help bring 100 women-owned businesses in the Greater Los Angeles region to $250,000 in annual revenues within 12-18 months. 
DTSTART:20120510T200000
DTEND:20120510T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Association Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22414 Entrepreneur Association Conference. The Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at UCLA Anderson School of Management and the UCLA Entrepreneur Association present the 2012 Entrepreneur Conference, where MBA students, alumni, faculty, entrepreneurs, investors and key industry innovators assemble to share valuable insight on current topics in entrepreneurship, critical business skills and emerging market trends. 15 percent discount for SOCALTECH readers. Use promo code: SOCALTECH. 
DTSTART:20120511T080000
DTEND:20120511T090000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Deciding Your Ownership Structure
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22467 Deciding Your Ownership Structure. Entrepreneurship @ RCC. If you have a business concept and want to learn more about becoming a successful entrepreneur, you are invited to attend. Email ron.pardee@rcc.edu
DTSTART:20120511T130000
DTEND:20120511T140000
LOCATION:Riverside
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SUMMARY:Urban Rebound-Los Angeles Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22426 Urban Rebound-Los Angeles Conference. This event is part of Urban Rebound-Los Angeles, an exciting business growth initiative for women entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Riverside Counties, etc. In addition to live events and free resources, Urban Rebound features a business growth program designed to help bring 100 women-owned businesses in the Greater Los Angeles region to $250,000 in annual revenues within 12-18 months. 
DTSTART:20120511T200000
DTEND:20120511T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Getting in the Game: Entrepreneurs and the Video Game Industry 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/19463 Getting in the Game: Entrepreneurs and the   Video Game Industry. Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum. Developments in technology have forever changed the gaming industry and the way video games are developed, distributed, and played. The Internet and mobile devices have allowed gaming to move well beyond the confines of the classic arcade cabinet. Social, education, and hardcore games are now distributed wirelessly to handheld devices, the free-to-play/virtual goods model has transformed how publishers monetize game titles, and crowd-sourced funding has proven to be a viable source of financing for independent game developers. Come to this Enterprise Forum for an overview of the video game industry, followed by a panel discussion of how companies are getting in the game by taking advantage of these new opportunities in the gaming world. Panel includes: Joshua Glazer - Co-Founder and CTO, Naked Sky Entertainment; Matthew Hanneus - CEO and Co-Founder, Sleepy Giant; Brian White - Director, Technology, Disney Mobile. 
DTSTART:20120512T080000
DTEND:20120512T090000
LOCATION:Pasadena
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SUMMARY:Cleantech Investor Forum
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22478 Cleantech Investor Forum. Join CleanTechOC and OCTANe for the inaugural Cleantech Investor Forum on May 14. The Forum will bring together over 250 innovators and experts in the cleantech space across California. The event will feature:  --Keynotes from top cleantech industry experts --A panel on cleantech financing  --Insight into the "funders and funded" perspectives from recent VC-backed companies and their investors --Investment presentations from the region's most promising cleantech start-ups. 
DTSTART:20120514T150000
DTEND:20120514T160000
LOCATION:Huntington Beach
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SUMMARY:Tech Coast Angels Open Forum
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22501 Tech Coast Angels Open Forum. Listen to Angels, Investors, Venture Capitalists and Catalysts and what they have to say about investing and being investor ready.  Pitch your business, idea or concept through live video feed and hear feedback from industry veterans.  Ask questions and learn. Special Guest, Surya Jayaweera. Surya Jayaweera is a board member and network President of Tech Coast Angels, the largest angel investing organization in the Unite States, and an entrepreneurial start-up consultant specializing in interactive educational and internet based consumer businesses. 
DTSTART:20120514T180000
DTEND:20120514T190000
LOCATION:Irvine
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SUMMARY:Digital LA - Mobile Apps & Ads
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22505 Digital LA - Mobile Apps & Ads. We'll discuss mobile advertising trends, adds in apps, iPad ads at the new io/LA coworking space in Hollywood. 
DTSTART:20120514T190000
DTEND:20120514T200000
LOCATION:Hollywood
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SUMMARY:ProVisors Technology Industry Group
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22310 ProVisors Technology Industry Group. The ProVisors Technology Industry Group's mission is to provide a networking, educational, and referral driven forum to one another through personal knowledge and expertise in the Technology sector. The group's intent is to be purposeful and accountable, in forming relationships and driving business to other group members who are trusted professional advisors working primarily with companies in the technology sector. Email kholmes@jhcohn.com.
DTSTART:20120515T073000
DTEND:20120515T083000
LOCATION:Encino
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SUMMARY:SDSIC Tech Job Fair
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22515 Tech Job Fair. SDSIC. Spring into a Great New Job!  Calling all software engineers, testers, developers, designers, product  managers, scientists, analysts… there has never been a better  time to be a techie! 
DTSTART:20120515T170000
DTEND:20120515T180000
LOCATION:San Diego
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SUMMARY:Mobile Broadband: LTE and Beyond
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22398 Mobile Broadband: LTE and Beyond. CommNexus. The need for mobile broadband grows every day, as enterprise use and various applications (especially video) drive demand for high-speed, low-latency data. Prompted by that increasing need, operators are working to roll out LTE, which enables higher peak data rates, lower latencies, better mobility and spectrum flexibility. In this presentation, InterDigital - whose 300 research engineers work to develop wireless technologies years ahead of market deployment - will offer unique perspectives on the transition to LTE and beyond. 
DTSTART:20120515T170000
DTEND:20120515T180000
LOCATION:San Diego
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SUMMARY:TechAmerica Financial Stars of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22416 TechAmerica Financial Stars of the Year Awards. Congratulations to this year's Finalists! Join us for a Finance Star filled evening at the Skirball Center where Los Angeles joins TechAmerica to recognize the vast contributions our nominees have made to the industry, their companies and their communities! This inaugural event will feature dozens of Sr. Finance Executives and their firms who have made the Southern California Technology industry a dynamic force. 
DTSTART:20120515T180000
DTEND:20120515T190000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Developing a Global Practice for Innovation
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22399 Developing a Global Practice for Innovation that Includes Internal and External Centers of Expertise. PDMA. How can a company based in a developed nation innovate to meet the needs found in non-developed nations?  As developing markets around the world continue to grow at rates much higher than those in the developed world, more companies are rethinking how to organize, collaborate, and partner with others to best tap into this growth.  Rather than establishing new innovation centers from scratch, hear how one large corporation is seeking key external partnerships based in the United States and one of these developing regions, India, to enable this growth. Speaker: Gunjan Bagla, Amritt, Inc. 
DTSTART:20120515T180000
DTEND:20120515T190000
LOCATION:Lake Forest
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SUMMARY:VC in the OC
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22393 VC in the OC. The Largest Gathering of VC's in Southern California this Year. Where people and ideas come together with capital and resources to fuel Orange County's venture and innovation industries.  Even more VCs have been added to VC in the OC 2012! You can view all updates, including VC bios, keynote speakers, investment presentation companies and agenda at our site. Keynote by John Balen  Canaan Partners   
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DTEND:20120515T210000
LOCATION:Huntington Beach
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SUMMARY:ISSA-LA 4th Annual Information Security Summit
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22456 ISSA-LA 4th Annual Information Security Summit. ISSA-LA's Information Security Summit provides business leaders, technology leaders and information systems security leaders with concentrated, thought-provoking, valuable information on the latest cyber threats, providing actionable insights on protecting their organizations.   Speakers include Alan Paller, Director of Research, SANS; David Hallstrom, Security and Privacy Underwriting Director CNA; Chris Coffey, Executive Coach; David Marcus Director, Security Research McAfee® Labs; Ira Winkler President, Internet Security Advisors Group; Marc Maiffret, Chief Technology Officer eEye; and Tim Wilson, Editor, Dark Reading. 
DTSTART:20120516T083000
DTEND:20120516T093000
LOCATION:Universal City
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SUMMARY:MIT Enterprise Forum Tech Fiesta
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22514 MIT Enterprise Forum Tech Fiesta. Engage with San Diego's spiciest up-and-coming tech companies through a collaborative competition. The MIT Enterprise Forum Tech Fiesta brings together the best and brightest entrepreneurs, tech experts and industry leaders San Diego has to offer. This "Thinko De Mayo-themed" celebration will challenge participants to replace traditional thinking for deeper, more actionable insight. Moderator: Dave Titus - President & CEO, San Diego Venture Group.  Panelists: Bernadette Bach - Senior Vice President, City National Bank; Ralph Mayer - Member, San Diego Tech Coast Angels; Terry Moore - Managing Partner, Moore Venture Partners, LP; Lisa Walters-Hoffert - Managing Director, ROTH Capital. 
DTSTART:20120516T170000
DTEND:20120516T180000
LOCATION:San Diego
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SUMMARY:Legal Challenges Or Pitfalls That Affect Start-ups And Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22474 Legal Challenges Or Pitfalls That Affect Start-ups And Entrepreneurs. TiE SoCal And SABA.  Legal issues for an entrepreneur or small business, early in the company's formation, can have a serious impacts on a businesses future.  To assist business professionals navigate some of the most common legal issues that can affect start-ups and entrepreneurs, the South Asian Bar Association has put together a panel of guest attorneys for TiE SoCal.  Each attorney will discuss a different area of law which are commonly overlooked by entrepreneurs. 
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DTEND:20120516T180000
LOCATION:Cerritos
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SUMMARY:Custom Software
DTSTART:20120516T180000
DTEND:20120516T190000
LOCATION:Irvine
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SUMMARY:Digital LA - Comedy Panel
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22506 Digital LA - Comedy Panel. Speakers from College Humor, Cracked.com, Funny or Die, the co-director of the Dollar Shave Club viral video, and a Shorty Award winning comedian will discuss comedy online, viral videos, social media and more at the world famous Hollywoodo Improv. 
DTSTART:20120516T190000
DTEND:20120516T200000
LOCATION:Hollywood
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SUMMARY:First Annual Southern California Angel Summit
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22498 First Annual Southern California Angel Summit. Invite only. This historical event will be held at USC on May 16th. The Maverick Angels, Arch Angels, Golden Seeds, Harvard Business Angels, Pasadena Angels, Private Capital Network and Tech Coast Angels will all be participating. The goal of the Summit is to create an open and collaborative environment with other regional Angel Groups to syndicate high-quality deal flow and partner in the due diligence process. Contact Dan Roberts (dan@maverickangels.com) for more information.  
DTSTART:20120516T200000
DTEND:20120516T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:TriTech SBDC Freestyle Forum
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22489 TriTech SBDC Freestyle Forum. Topic: marketing for startups...strategies and tactics for rapid growth. Email Marquise Jackson at marquise.jackson@rccd.edu
DTSTART:20120517T080000
DTEND:20120517T090000
LOCATION:Riverside
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SUMMARY:Star Performer
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22460 People usually pay more than $100 to hear Dr. Relly Nadler give this inspiring presentation on how to become a "Star Performer." But he is presenting for the Ventura Chamber's Young Professionals Group (YPG) for just $15, which includes lunch. This is a perfect event to send your most promising young employees. 
DTSTART:20120517T103000
DTEND:20120517T113000
LOCATION:Ventura
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SUMMARY:Bulidling Your Marketing Plan
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22468 Bulidling Your Marketing Plan. Entrepreneurship @ RCC. If you have a business concept and want to learn more about becoming a successful entrepreneur, you are invited to attend. Email ron.pardee@rcc.edu
DTSTART:20120517T180000
DTEND:20120517T190000
LOCATION:Riverside
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SUMMARY:OC Drink-Up #2
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22519 OC Drink-Up #2. On this, our second journey into the OC, 106 Miles Southern California Chapter is collaborating with Tech Coast Angels (TCA), K5 Launch, Tech Coast Venture Network (TCVN) and OC Hackerz for OC's very first Meetup Mashup. 
DTSTART:20120517T190000
DTEND:20120517T200000
LOCATION:Irvine
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SUMMARY:Digital LA - Venice Cocktails @ 31Ten
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22508 Digital LA - Venice Cocktails @ 31Ten. 5/17. West side design, creative and VFX houses, startups and new Googlers and more welcome to network by the fire pit.  
DTSTART:20120517T190000
DTEND:20120517T200000
LOCATION:Venice
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SUMMARY:Digital LA - Developer Debate 2: Architecture
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22507 Digital LA - Developer Debate 2: Architecture. 5/17.  Developers invited to debate the right architecture for a company, from startup to mid-size to big enterprise national /  international corporation at Amplify accelerator. 
DTSTART:20120517T190000
DTEND:20120517T200000
LOCATION:Venice
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SUMMARY:SoCalBio Executive Luncheon in Ventura County
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22284 SoCalBio Executive Luncheon in Ventura County. 
DTSTART:20120517T233000
DTEND:20120518T003000
LOCATION:Westlake Village
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SUMMARY:SDVG Presents: Mobile Venturing- funding without wires
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22457 SDVG Presents: Mobile Venturing- funding without wires. Join host Jeff Belk as we explore what's hot (or not) in mobile start-ups.  Jeff was formerly SVP Marketing with Qualcomm and he will be joined by a panel of pros such as Qualcomm Ventures and Verizon Ventures in the mobile investing space. 
DTSTART:20120518T070000
DTEND:20120518T080000
LOCATION:La Jolla
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SUMMARY:Bulidling Your Marketing Plan
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22469 Bulidling Your Marketing Plan. Entrepreneurship @ RCC. If you have a business concept and want to learn more about becoming a successful entrepreneur, you are invited to attend. Email ron.pardee@rcc.edu
DTSTART:20120518T130000
DTEND:20120518T140000
LOCATION:Riverside
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SUMMARY:Deconstruct Your Deck and Pitch
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22520 Deconstruct Your Deck and Pitch. Ocean Road Partners. Intensive deck teardown and rebuild workshop in consecutive two-hour sessions 5-7 pm on May 21-22. Attendance limited to 5 companies, 2 attendees per company (10 attendees total). Real-time, interactive evaluations by two experienced vc's (Jon Funk of Ocean Road and Rick Smith of Crosscut Ventures). 
DTSTART:20120521T170000
DTEND:20120521T180000
LOCATION:Santa Monica
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SUMMARY:Digital LA - NewFronts: Monetizing Content
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22509 Digital LA - NewFronts: Monetizing Content, 5/21@ UCLA Anderson. Speakers from ICM, Fishbowl, BigFrame, EQAL, Maker Studios, and more describe the new shows at UCLA Anderson biz school in Westwood (shorter trip than NY). Email info@digitalla.net with NEWFRONT as subject.
DTSTART:20120521T200000
DTEND:20120521T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Red Herring Americas Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22495 Red Herring Americas Conference.  On May 21-23, 2012, Los Angeles will play host to the Red Herring Americas Conference, an exclusive gathering of regional leaders and small, innovative startups in the technology industry. Red Herring is  the premier platform for CEOs and senior executives, and provides participants with one-on-one exchanges and peer-to-peer show and tell opportunities. In addition to announcing the Top 100, the conference will also address global market challenges and introduce an outlook for this continuously evolving sector. 
DTSTART:20120521T200000
DTEND:20120521T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ISO 8000 (Data Quality) Certification Seminar
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22412 ISO 8000 is the new international standard for Data Quality. This one day seminar, offered locally through the Southern California Chapter of DAMA (the Data Management society), concludes with a certification examination. 
DTSTART:20120522T083000
DTEND:20120522T093000
LOCATION:Torrance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:New Ways to Raise Capital 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22391 New Ways to Raise Capital under the JOBS Act. CONNECT.  President Obama recently signed the bipartisan JOBS Act into law proclaiming, "...this bill is a potential game changer" for start-ups and small businesses.  In order to help San Diego's innovators get a head start on the multiple new ways to access capital provided by the JOBS Act, CONNECT in partnership with Allen Matkins, Ernst & Young and ROTH Capital Partners presents a Timely Topics workshop on the JOBS Act - New Ways to Raise Capital under the JOBS Act. This workshop will equip entrepreneurs, investors, and others involved in capital formation with the insights and knowledge needed to give participants an edge in the new legal and regulatory landscape Congress and the President created. 
DTSTART:20120522T150000
DTEND:20120522T160000
LOCATION:San Diego
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:DIGITIZED: Life Transformed
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22396 DIGITIZED: Life Transformed. Digital technologies and applications enrich opportunities for learning, working, playing and conducting daily transactions.  UCI Cal-it2.  Full digital immersion is fast becoming the cultural norm. What are the implications for society? Discover the ways digital technology is altering education; Find out how the cloud empowers businesses; Learn how mobile phones have changed banking; Understand how technology-based interactivity can be impacted by cultural expectations; 
DTSTART:20120522T170000
DTEND:20120522T180000
LOCATION:Irvine
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:A Practical Guide to Enterprise Cloud
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22485 A Practical Guide to "Enterprise Cloud" How to Avoid Risks and Maximize Opportunities in the Cloud! TCOSC. We know that by now you have a good understanding of the cloud and its benefits. But we also acknowledge that migrating your IT infrastructure or applications to the cloud is a complex process - particularly in industries with heightened security and compliance requirements.  Speakers: Dave Key, Principal of Cloud Strategies;   Himanshu Palsule, Vice President Product & Marketing Strategy, SAGE Software;   Chris Richter, Vice President, Security Services of Savvis (A CenturyLink Company)  Moderator: Feyzi Fatehi, CEO of Corent Technology. 
DTSTART:20120522T200000
DTEND:20120522T210000
LOCATION:Costa Mesa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Red Herring Americas Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22496 Red Herring Americas Conference.  On May 21-23, 2012, Los Angeles will play host to the Red Herring Americas Conference, an exclusive gathering of regional leaders and small, innovative startups in the technology industry. Red Herring is  the premier platform for CEOs and senior executives, and provides participants with one-on-one exchanges and peer-to-peer show and tell opportunities. In addition to announcing the Top 100, the conference will also address global market challenges and introduce an outlook for this continuously evolving sector. 
DTSTART:20120522T200000
DTEND:20120522T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Leading Edge Technology Series
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22455 Amplify Roundtables presents:  The Leading Edge Technology Series Join us and connect with technology professionals for an extraordinary evening in Galpin's classic car museum! WHAT'S HOT AND WHY?   Games, Shoes and Trending Culture Challenges and Successes Join us for a  CTO panel of industry leaders from companies including Demand Media (invited), ShoeDazzle, TouchCommerce (invited) and Zynga.  Moderator:  Roberta Jacobs, founding CEO of CobaltCard from American Express How did these online companies figure out their winning formula to become leaders in their market? 
DTSTART:20120523T053000
DTEND:20120523T063000
LOCATION:Van Nuys
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Salford Analytics and Data Mining Conference 2012
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22245 Salford Analytics and Data Mining Conference 2012. The 2012 Salford Analytics & Data Mining Conference is aimed at bringing together researchers, practitioners, and data mining enthusiasts to learn about data mining technology from practical and theoretical experts. 
DTSTART:20120523T090000
DTEND:20120523T100000
LOCATION:San Diego
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Digital LA - Video Game Panel
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22510 Digital LA - Video Game Panel. Speakers from Warner Bros Interactive, IGN, Maker Studios and more describe cutting edge social media marketing tools including influencers, Facebook, events with social tie-in, and more. At Beverly Hills Porsche, and play games in the Game Truck before.  
DTSTART:20120523T180000
DTEND:20120523T190000
LOCATION:Beverly Hills
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:TriTech SWR Biztraction 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22459 TriTech SWR Biztraction . Topic: Key Steps to forming and Running a Tech Startup, and How to Find Investors. Email Marquise Jackson marquise.jackson@rccd.edu
DTSTART:20120523T183000
DTEND:20120523T193000
LOCATION:Murietta
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Red Herring Americas Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22497 Red Herring Americas Conference.  On May 21-23, 2012, Los Angeles will play host to the Red Herring Americas Conference, an exclusive gathering of regional leaders and small, innovative startups in the technology industry. Red Herring is  the premier platform for CEOs and senior executives, and provides participants with one-on-one exchanges and peer-to-peer show and tell opportunities. In addition to announcing the Top 100, the conference will also address global market challenges and introduce an outlook for this continuously evolving sector. 
DTSTART:20120523T200000
DTEND:20120523T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Salford Analytics and Data Mining Conference 2012
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22255 Salford Analytics and Data Mining Conference 2012. The 2012 Salford Analytics & Data Mining Conference is aimed at bringing together researchers, practitioners, and data mining enthusiasts to learn about data mining technology from practical and theoretical experts. 
DTSTART:20120524T090000
DTEND:20120524T100000
LOCATION:San Diego
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Creating and Presenting Your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22470 Creating and Presenting Your Business Plan. Entrepreneurship @ RCC. If you have a business concept and want to learn more about becoming a successful entrepreneur, you are invited to attend. Email ron.pardee@rcc.edu
DTSTART:20120524T180000
DTEND:20120524T190000
LOCATION:Riverside
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:LAVA hosts PwC's Shaking the MoneyTree
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22463 LAVA hosts PwC's Shaking the MoneyTree. Please join LAVA, PwC and a distinguished panel of industry experts and local VCs for their insights on the results of the Q1 2012 PwC/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree Report based on data from Thomson Reuters. The MoneyTree Report is a quarterly study of venture capital investment activity in the United States. As a collaboration between PwC and the National Venture Capital Association based upon data from Thomson Reuters,  it is the only industry-endorsed research of its kind. The study is a staple of the financial community, entrepreneurs, government policymakers and the business press worldwide. 
DTSTART:20120524T180000
DTEND:20120524T190000
LOCATION:Santa Monica
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Salford Analytics and Data Mining Conference 2012
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22256 Salford Analytics and Data Mining Conference 2012. The 2012 Salford Analytics & Data Mining Conference is aimed at bringing together researchers, practitioners, and data mining enthusiasts to learn about data mining technology from practical and theoretical experts. 
DTSTART:20120525T090000
DTEND:20120525T100000
LOCATION:San Diego
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Creating and Presenting Your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22471 Creating and Presenting Your Business Plan. Entrepreneurship @ RCC. If you have a business concept and want to learn more about becoming a successful entrepreneur, you are invited to attend. Email ron.pardee@rcc.edu
DTSTART:20120525T130000
DTEND:20120525T140000
LOCATION:Riverside
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:TriTech SBDC SBIR/STTR Workshop
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22490 TriTech SBDC SBIR/STTR Workshop. Phase I/II  Room: AF209AB. Email mailto: marquise.jackson@rccd.edu
DTSTART:20120531T080000
DTEND:20120531T090000
LOCATION:Orange
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:L.A. By Design
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22285 SoCalBio Networking Forum in Los Angeles County: "L.A. By Design" Mastering the Nuances of Design to Win in an Increasing Competitive MedTech Scape.  
DTSTART:20120531T160000
DTEND:20120531T170000
LOCATION:Santa Clarita
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:TriTech SBDC Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22491 TriTech SBDC Ribbon Cutting. Email marquise.jackson@rccd.edu
DTSTART:20120531T163000
DTEND:20120531T173000
LOCATION:Irvine
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Israel Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22516 The Israel Conference. May 31 & June 1, 2012. The Israel Conference is a fast-paced business conference showcasing the vitality and growth of Israel-facing business through a variety of panels on hot industry topics and trends with world-class speakers and high-quality networking. The Israel Conference brings together leading innovators and investors High Tech / Entertainment Media / Advertising / Mobile / Content / Gaming / e-Commerce / Energy / Clean Tech / Security / Medical Tech / Consumer Products that are coming out of Israel that are market-making and in demand. 
DTSTART:20120531T200000
DTEND:20120531T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Green Business Base Camp
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22445 Green Business Base Camp. The Green Business BASE CAMP custom curriculum and format breaks down the barriers to success for entrepreneurs. You will learn from seasoned and serial entrepreneurs about how to avoid some of the costly lessons that can be the critical difference between making or breaking your early stage company. Green Business BASE CAMP helps connect you to investors & financing, service providers, consultants, employees and customers, to help you deliver triple bottom line capitalism. 
DTSTART:20120531T200000
DTEND:20120531T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Getting Value Out of Intellectual Property in Foreign Countries
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22479 Getting Value Out of Intellectual Property in Foreign Countries. OCTANe. Companies often employ a U.S.-based approach to developing their intellectual property strategy, and overlook the need to develop a specific plan for addressing foreign markets.  This presentation will cover:  A review of strategies for positioning patent applications for foreign markets.  When, where and how to file. An overview of patent litigation in foreign countries, especially Europe. Where and how you should enforce your patents.  Proactive strategies for when you are likely to get sued for. 
DTSTART:20120531T233000
DTEND:20120601T003000
LOCATION:Irvine
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pitching Your Plan
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22472 Pitching Your Plan. Entrepreneurship @ RCC. If you have a business concept and want to learn more about becoming a successful entrepreneur, you are invited to attend. Email ron.pardee@rcc.edu
DTSTART:20120601T180000
DTEND:20120601T190000
LOCATION:Riverside
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Israel Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22517 The Israel Conference. May 31 & June 1, 2012. The Israel Conference is a fast-paced business conference showcasing the vitality and growth of Israel-facing business through a variety of panels on hot industry topics and trends with world-class speakers and high-quality networking. The Israel Conference brings together leading innovators and investors High Tech / Entertainment Media / Advertising / Mobile / Content / Gaming / e-Commerce / Energy / Clean Tech / Security / Medical Tech / Consumer Products that are coming out of Israel that are market-making and in demand. 
DTSTART:20120601T200000
DTEND:20120601T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Green Business Base Camp
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22446 Green Business Base Camp. The Green Business BASE CAMP custom curriculum and format breaks down the barriers to success for entrepreneurs. You will learn from seasoned and serial entrepreneurs about how to avoid some of the costly lessons that can be the critical difference between making or breaking your early stage company. Green Business BASE CAMP helps connect you to investors & financing, service providers, consultants, employees and customers, to help you deliver triple bottom line capitalism. 
DTSTART:20120601T200000
DTEND:20120601T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22438 Startup Weekend Santa Barbara. 
DTSTART:20120601T200000
DTEND:20120601T210000
LOCATION:Santa Barbara
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mars Rover Talk & Exhibits
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22493 Special JPL Latest Mars Rover Talk & Exhibits. Hear Two Lead NASA-JPL Speakers Reveal Science Details of & Engineering Challenges behind Latest Mars Rover (Curiosity), two months before its Historic Landing!  
DTSTART:20120602T140000
DTEND:20120602T150000
LOCATION:Irvine
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Green Business Base Camp
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22447 Green Business Base Camp. The Green Business BASE CAMP custom curriculum and format breaks down the barriers to success for entrepreneurs. You will learn from seasoned and serial entrepreneurs about how to avoid some of the costly lessons that can be the critical difference between making or breaking your early stage company. Green Business BASE CAMP helps connect you to investors & financing, service providers, consultants, employees and customers, to help you deliver triple bottom line capitalism. 
DTSTART:20120602T200000
DTEND:20120602T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22439 Startup Weekend Santa Barbara. 
DTSTART:20120602T200000
DTEND:20120602T210000
LOCATION:Santa Barbara
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Green Business Base Camp
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22448 Green Business Base Camp. The Green Business BASE CAMP custom curriculum and format breaks down the barriers to success for entrepreneurs. You will learn from seasoned and serial entrepreneurs about how to avoid some of the costly lessons that can be the critical difference between making or breaking your early stage company. Green Business BASE CAMP helps connect you to investors & financing, service providers, consultants, employees and customers, to help you deliver triple bottom line capitalism. 
DTSTART:20120603T200000
DTEND:20120603T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Santa Barbara
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22440 Startup Weekend Santa Barbara. 
DTSTART:20120603T200000
DTEND:20120603T210000
LOCATION:Santa Barbara
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:CFO Essentials:  Austin Beutner
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22486 CFO Essentials. Please join SingerLewak and L.A. Mayoral candidate, Austin Beutner, for our CFO Essentials series in Los Angeles on June 5th, where he will discuss the state of L.A. and how our current economy can have significant impact on your business enterprise.  
DTSTART:20120605T170000
DTEND:20120605T180000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SDVG Presents: 10th Annual Venture Summit
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22458 SDVG Presents: 10th Annual Venture Summit. Stay tuned for a list of SDVG's Cool Companies participating! This is a great event for networking, learning about new local companies, and enjoying 2 keynote speeches over breakfast and coffee.  Join Roger McNamee, co-founder of Elevation Partners; and David Ewing Duncan, award-winning, best-selling author. 
DTSTART:20120606T073000
DTEND:20120606T083000
LOCATION:San Diego
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Launching A Website
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22343 LAUNCHING A WEBSITE: Protecting Yourself and Protecting Customers Online. CONNECT. Launching a new website can be a daunting process given the many commercial factors and legal implications that come into play along the way. From pre-launch to completion, what are the steps necessary to ensure a successful launch? Our panel of experts will delve into this process and the pitfalls most companies face when creating and launching a website. 
DTSTART:20120606T150000
DTEND:20120606T160000
LOCATION:San Diego
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Life Science Companies: Strategies for Start-Up, Continued Growth  and Long Term Success
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22518 Life Science Companies: Strategies for Start-Up, Continued Growth  and Long Term Success. Keynote Speaker: Bob Baltera: "Structuring Your Life Science Company --    Successful Choices and Avoidable Pitfalls" 
DTSTART:20120606T160000
DTEND:20120606T170000
LOCATION:Westlake Village
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22329 Second Annual ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference. What makes a Board of Directors or Board of Advisors truly effective for a public or private company? What are the risks involved in accepting a Board seat? And how do you find a Board position if you are interested in serving? Come here the answers to these questions, and much more, at the Second Annual ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference. 
DTSTART:20120606T200000
DTEND:20120606T210000
LOCATION:Woodland Hills
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:FounderDating LA
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22441 FounderDating LA. That's right. We're coming to Silicon Beach! It's time to connect with other amazing entrepreneurs and find your co-founder. 
DTSTART:20120606T200000
DTEND:20120606T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22502 ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference. June 6-7, Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills. How can you make a Board of Directors or Board of Advisors truly effective for your public or private company? What are the risks involved in accepting a Board seat? How do you find a Board position if you are interested in serving? Come hear the answers to these questions, and much more, at the Second Annual ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference. 
DTSTART:20120606T200000
DTEND:20120606T210000
LOCATION:Woodland Hills
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:PwC MoneyTree Report
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22480 PwC MoneyTree Report. OCTANe. The MoneyTree Report is a quarterly study of venture capital investment activity in the United States. As a collaboration between PwC and the National Venture Capital Association, based upon data from Thomson Reuters, it is the only industry-endorsed research of its kind. The MoneyTree Report is a staple of the financial community, relied upon by entrepreneurs, government policymakers and the business press worldwide.  
DTSTART:20120606T233000
DTEND:20120607T003000
LOCATION:Irvine
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:June Firsty  
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22481 June Firsty. Gloom and ZOOM! Here's our cure for June Gloom: Take members from two of OC's leading business organizations, pair them with great wines and stimulating conversation, and watch ideas take flight.  It's the June Firsty, called Gloom and ZOOM! Presented by OCTANe and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Orange County Chapter. It all happens June 7. 
DTSTART:20120607T170000
DTEND:20120607T180000
LOCATION:Newport Beach
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Vator Splash LA
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22223 Vator Splash LA. Splash is a single-track evening event and startup competition. Splash gathers leading entrepreneurs, innovators, venture capitalists and angel investors across technology to inspire and energize the audience about entrepreneurship and innovation.  Splash brings together high-caliber speakers who talk about how to build and scale great successful companies, how their industries are changing and the opportunities those changes are creating.  Splash also allows the audience to mingle with top venture capitalists and angels who are funding tomorrow's next Google and Facebook. These influencers will give you insights into how they think when it comes to investments and they'll also talk about their changing investment strategies in light of the emergence of super angels, angels, micro-VCs and incubators. 
DTSTART:20120607T180000
DTEND:20120607T190000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22503 ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference. June 6-7, Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills. How can you make a Board of Directors or Board of Advisors truly effective for your public or private company? What are the risks involved in accepting a Board seat? How do you find a Board position if you are interested in serving? Come hear the answers to these questions, and much more, at the Second Annual ACG 101 Corporate Governance Conference. 
DTSTART:20120607T200000
DTEND:20120607T210000
LOCATION:Woodland Hills
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Accessing Government Grant Funding for Research  
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22500 SoCalBio Workshop on Accessing Government Grant Funding for Research. This full-day workshop is designed for executives and researchers at biotech, device , IVD and other bioscience companies interested in tapping government grant funding to suppport R&D activities.Such grants offer non-dilutive funding, confer validation from peers, and provide invaluable feedback from experts. 
DTSTART:20120608T200000
DTEND:20120608T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lean Startup Machine
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22442 Lean Startup Machine is a three-day workshop where attendees use Customer Development and Lean Startup principles to validate an idea for a new product or service. 
DTSTART:20120608T200000
DTEND:20120608T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Jet Propulsion Laboratory Open House
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22494 Jet Propulsion Laboratory Open House. The annual Open House at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., welcomes over 38,000 visitors. This year's theme is "Great Journeys," inviting visitors to share in the wonders of space through high-definition and 3-D videos, live demonstrations, interactions with scientists and engineers, and a first look at JPL's new Earth Science Center.  
DTSTART:20120609T090000
DTEND:20120609T100000
LOCATION:Pasadena
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lean Startup Machine
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22443 Lean Startup Machine is a three-day workshop where attendees use Customer Development and Lean Startup principles to validate an idea for a new product or service. 
DTSTART:20120609T200000
DTEND:20120609T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lean Startup Machine
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22444 Lean Startup Machine is a three-day workshop where attendees use Customer Development and Lean Startup principles to validate an idea for a new product or service. 
DTSTART:20120610T200000
DTEND:20120610T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Successful Medical Device Company Commercialization 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22482 Successful Medical Device Company Commercialization Without Venture Capital. OCTANe. This event will present a brief case study for branding, grassroots capitalization, and launching of Tenex Health - Forbes® Magazine's Most Promising medical device company of 2011 - through seed, A, and B round investments totaling $19 million. A roundtable discussion will follow.  Speakers:  Jagi Gill - President & CEO, Tenex Health; Peter Voldness - President & CEO, Emergent Financial; Clay Wilemon - Chief Executive & CSO, DevicePharm. 
DTSTART:20120613T190000
DTEND:20120613T200000
LOCATION:Brea
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cleantech Guide to Working with the Government 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22504 Cleantech Guide to Working with the Government. CONNECT.  As the President and Congress focus on sparking the tepid economy and creating jobs ahead of November's elections, the cleantech sector is seen as an important piece to the economic recovery puzzle. However, some clean energy programs and tax incentives have come under extensive scrutiny in Washington casting into question their future viability.  In order for San Diego to maintain its global edge in cleantech innovation, it is imperative that San Diego clean tech innovators have a firm grasp on the latest developments related to federal cleantech policy, funding and contracting across all renewable energy sectors from wind to solar to geothermal and energy storage. 
DTSTART:20120613T210000
DTEND:20120613T220000
LOCATION:San Diego
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Contentric
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22422 Contentric. Content is Morphing. Are You Read to Morph with It? All content is being digitized: movies, books, TV, news, music, games. Tablets and a multitude of new platforms will gradually replace paper. Downloads will replace most physical media. The Web, not the local bookstore or movie theater, will be the place where most people get most of their content. Contentric 2012 will rocket you into the near future of content, giving you a 360 degree view of how our lives and our businesses will change. Join us for a day of discovery and networking with the people who will lead the charge. 
DTSTART:20120613T210000
DTEND:20120613T220000
LOCATION:Culver City
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Assistive Technologies 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/19464 Assistive Technologies. Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum. 
DTSTART:20120616T080000
DTEND:20120616T090000
LOCATION:Pasadena
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2012 SoCalBio Workshop on Accessing Government Funding
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22286 2012 SoCalBio Workshop on Accessing Government Funding. 
DTSTART:20120618T200000
DTEND:20120618T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ProVisors Technology Industry Group
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22311 ProVisors Technology Industry Group. The ProVisors Technology Industry Group's mission is to provide a networking, educational, and referral driven forum to one another through personal knowledge and expertise in the Technology sector. The group's intent is to be purposeful and accountable, in forming relationships and driving business to other group members who are trusted professional advisors working primarily with companies in the technology sector. Email kholmes@jhcohn.com.
DTSTART:20120619T073000
DTEND:20120619T083000
LOCATION:Encino
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SUMMARY:Design and Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22394 Design and Innovation Showcase. Connect with CONNECT. Innovative industrial design can give your company competitive advantage in the marketplace by catering to both utilitarian and aesthetic requirements of the customer. Industrial design will improve the appearance of your product, add value in the eyes of the user and position your company as a brand leader. After the panel Eat/Drink/CONNECT at the famous Connect with CONNECT networking event while talking with industry leaders and visiting diverse displays from all industries. 
DTSTART:20120621T150000
DTEND:20120621T160000
LOCATION:San Diego
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SUMMARY:Silicon Beach Fest
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22511 Digital LA - Silicon Beach Fest, June 21-23. We're teaming up with west side studios, venues, incubators, and startups to plan the first ever Silicon Beach Fest! We'll celebrate digital innovators in tech, entertainment and startups in movies, music, TV, games, fashion, and more, June 21-23 with panels, workshops, mixers, keynotes and cocktails at more than 10 hubs focused in Santa Monica to Venice. We've never had a home-grown startup-entertainment tech fest in LA, so let's make it happen! Email info@digitalla.net.
DTSTART:20120621T200000
DTEND:20120621T210000
LOCATION:Santa Monica
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SUMMARY:Silicon Beach Fest
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22512 Digital LA - Silicon Beach Fest, June 21-23. We're teaming up with west side studios, venues, incubators, and startups to plan the first ever Silicon Beach Fest! We'll celebrate digital innovators in tech, entertainment and startups in movies, music, TV, games, fashion, and more, June 21-23 with panels, workshops, mixers, keynotes and cocktails at more than 10 hubs focused in Santa Monica to Venice. We've never had a home-grown startup-entertainment tech fest in LA, so let's make it happen! Email info@digitalla.net.
DTSTART:20120622T200000
DTEND:20120622T210000
LOCATION:Santa Monica
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SUMMARY:Silicon Beach Fest
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22513 Digital LA - Silicon Beach Fest, June 21-23. We're teaming up with west side studios, venues, incubators, and startups to plan the first ever Silicon Beach Fest! We'll celebrate digital innovators in tech, entertainment and startups in movies, music, TV, games, fashion, and more, June 21-23 with panels, workshops, mixers, keynotes and cocktails at more than 10 hubs focused in Santa Monica to Venice. We've never had a home-grown startup-entertainment tech fest in LA, so let's make it happen! Email info@digitalla.net.
DTSTART:20120623T200000
DTEND:20120623T210000
LOCATION:Santa Monica
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SUMMARY:Variety 2012 Venture Capital and New Media Summit
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22387 2012 Venture Capital and New Media Summit. Variety is pleased to announce the return of its Venture Capital and New Media Summit on June 27 at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles. The Summit, produced in association with International ESQ, will feature top investors, entrepreneurs and entertainment leaders who are supporting innovation in the new media industry. As traditional and digital media companies strive to build out a worldwide marketplace for their content, services and products, the event will answer how fundraising, investment and new technologies impact their strategies. 
DTSTART:20120627T200000
DTEND:20120627T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:Suits and Spooks
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22462  Suits and Spooks Anti-conference.  The purpose of Suits and Spooks is to bring together individuals from the U.S. intelligence community with innovative thinkers from a wide variety of disciplines to address hard challenges in the national security space. 
DTSTART:20120629T200000
DTEND:20120629T210000
LOCATION:Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:OCTANe's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22483 You're invited to OCTANe's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! Team up with your colleagues or come solo, either way you are sure to meet many new business contacts and friends. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and the shotgun-start tournament will be followed by a "special date" Firsty!   
DTSTART:20120712T220000
DTEND:20120712T230000
LOCATION:Rancho Santa Margarita
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SUMMARY:Growth Capital Conference
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22492 Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources,advisors,dealmakers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital & counsel. DEAL DISPLAYtm showcases attractive firms needing growth capital. View products, videos, online demos. Hot Networking Breakfast at 7:00 AM sharp! 
DTSTART:20120726T070000
DTEND:20120726T080000
LOCATION:Los Angeles Westside
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SUMMARY:10th International System-on-Chip (SoC) Conference & Exhibit
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22160 10th International System-on-Chip (SoC) Conference & Exhibit. The Conference provides an outstanding platform for sharing and disseminating ground-breaking research, innovative product announcements, and informative technical tutorials, and it has established itself as the forum for debating emerging challenges and possibilities in System-on-Chip, ASIC, EDA, IP, analog design & integration, NoC, SiP, embedded CPUs & DSPs, embedded memories, testing, verifications, MEMS, multicore design and software development, and much, much more.  
DTSTART:20121024T073000
DTEND:20121024T083000
LOCATION:Irvine 
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SUMMARY:10th International System-on-Chip (SoC) Conference & Exhibit
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/22161 10th International System-on-Chip (SoC) Conference & Exhibit. The Conference provides an outstanding platform for sharing and disseminating ground-breaking research, innovative product announcements, and informative technical tutorials, and it has established itself as the forum for debating emerging challenges and possibilities in System-on-Chip, ASIC, EDA, IP, analog design & integration, NoC, SiP, embedded CPUs & DSPs, embedded memories, testing, verifications, MEMS, multicore design and software development, and much, much more.  
DTSTART:20121025T073000
DTEND:20121025T083000
LOCATION:Irvine 
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