| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Nov. 27, 2012 ============================================ To Subscribe: www.bayareatechwire.com o S.F.-Based Carrick Capital Partners Closes Inaugural $180 Million Fund o Zillow to Acquire San Francisco-Based HotPads o San Mateo-Based SolarCity Sets Terms of Upcoming IPO o Penguin Computing Names Lisa Cummins as New CFO o Mary Schapiro to Step Down as Chairman of the SEC o Briefly Noted: SanDisk, Ellie Mae, CertiVox _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Breakfast Seminar: Real-Time Analytics for ISV's and SaaS Providers --Social Media Outlook - The Shifting Terrain of Social Usage - Nov. 27, 2012 --Corporate Tickets at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows --webMethods Consultants --Mobile Development, UX/Design and Marketing Conference --Marketing Events Coordinator --Senior Manager, eCommerce – Redwood City, CA --Account Manager --Sr. Financial Analyst --Advertise on Bay Area Tech Wire and Reach More than 6,000 Subscribers Ad Descriptions Below Briefly Noted Section Post Job/Event/Marketplace ad: http://www.bayareatechwire.com _____________________________________________ o S.F.-Based Carrick Capital Partners Closes Inaugural $180 Million Fund San Francisco -- Carrick Capital Partners, a private equity firm launched in San Francisco earlier this year, said on Tuesday it has closed its first fund at $180 million. The fund will invest in companies that focus on technology-enabled service offerings, business process outsourcing, transaction processing, software as a service and enterprise software. Carrick was co-founded by Marc McMorris, a former General Atlantic managing director who led investments in business services and software, and Jim Madden, the former founder and CEO of Exult, a human resources business processing company that he grew from concept to more than $500 million in revenues. Madden said the firm "seeks to invest in companies that possess the right fundamentals to significantly grow their operations." http://www.carrickcapitalpartners.com/ http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carrick-capital-partners-llc-launches-180m-private-equity-fund-180984481.html _____________________________________________ o Zillow to Acquire San Francisco-Based HotPads San Francisco -- HotPads.com, the San Francisco-based developer of a map-based rental housing search engine, said it will be acquired by Seattle-based Zillow, operator of a large real estate information marketplace, for $16 million in cash. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year. HotPads was launched in Washington, DC in 2005, but moved to San Francisco in mid-2011 to tap the area's vast developer talent, as well as to more easily collaborate with partners and clients. The company operates a rental housing website and five mobile apps across iPhone, iPad and Android. Zillow said the acquisition will allow it to expand the size of its growing rental audience and extend the reach of its marketing and productivity tools for rental professionals. "This acquisition represents a significant step-change for Zillow Rentals, allowing us to dramatically increase the number of leads we send to landlords," said Spencer Rascoff, the CEO of Zillow. HotPads has a younger, complementary and rental-focused audience." HotPads has 19 employees, who will continue to operate from San Francisco. http://hotpads.com/ http://www.zillow.com http://zillow.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=159&item=318 _____________________________________________ o San Mateo-Based SolarCity Sets Terms of Upcoming IPO San Mateo, Calif. -- SolarCity, the San Mateo-based developer and installer of clean energy systems, on Tuesday set the terms of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said it plans to sell 10 million shares, with current stockholders selling another 65,000, at a price between $13-$15 each. At the top end of that range, the company would raise approximately $151 million and have a market capitalization of over $1 billion. SolarCity plans to list its stock on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "SCTY." http://www.solarcity.com/ http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1408356/000119312512480916/d229977ds1a.htm _____________________________________________ o Penguin Computing Names Lisa Cummins as New CFO Fremont, Calif. -- Penguin Computing, a Fremont-based developer of high-performance computing products, on Tuesday named Lisa Cummins as its CFO. Cummins most recently served as the senior vice president and CFO of Adept Technology, and previously was the assistant corporate controller at Pacer International. "Lisa's experience managing companies through rapid growth and her financial knowledge will help to guide Penguin into the next step in the company’s development," said CEO Charles Wuischpard. http://www.penguincomputing.com http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121127005241/en/Penguin-Computing-Names-Lisa-Cummins-Chief-Financial _____________________________________________ o Mary Schapiro to Step Down as Chairman of the SEC Washington, DC -- Following nearly four years in office, Mary Schapiro said she will step down as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Dec. 14. During her tenure, Schapiro worked to bolster the SEC's enforcement and examination programs, among other things. The agency so has brought 734 enforcement actions in fiscal 2012. She will go down as one of the longest-serving SEC chairmen, having served longer than 24 of the previous 28. She was appointed by President Obama on Jan. 20, 2009, and unanimously confirmed by the Senate. "Over the past four years we have brought a record number of enforcement actions, engaged in one of the busiest rulemaking periods and gained greater authority from Congress to better fulfill our mission," said Schapiro. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2012/2012-240.htm _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (Milpitas, Calif.) Milpitas-based SanDisk, a developer of flash memory storage products, on Tuesday named Jeff VerHeul as the senior vice president of its corporate engineering organization. VerHeul previously was the senior vice president of engineering at Standard Microsystems, now a part of Microchip Technology, and earlier held executive roles at AMD in platform solutions engineering and silicon design. http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/press-room/press-releases/2012/sandisk-appoints-jeff-verheul-as-senior-vice-president-of-corporate-engineering/ (Pleasanton, Calif.) Pleasanton-based Ellie Mae, a provider of automated tools for the residential mortgage industry, on Tuesday named Susan Chenoweth Scarth as its senior vice president of marketing. Scarth previously held executive marketing positions at Jigsaw/Salesforce.com, Taleo and Commerce One. She also served as the director of North American field marketing at Netscape. http://www.elliemae.com/investor-relations/corporate-profile/news-releases/ (San Francisco) CertiVox, a U.K. provider of web security services with North American headquarters in San Francisco, on Tuesday named Pieter Knook and Richard Turner as non-executive directors on its board. Knook holds chairman, advisory and non-executive positions with Pulsant, Better Generation, the Institution, and public companies InterDigital and Monitise. Turner most recently spent four years as the CEO of Clearswift Ltd. http://certivox.com/certivox-press-releases/certivox-strengthens-board-appointment-microsoft-rsa-executives/ =================================================== Job/Event/Marketplace Listings: =================================================== To Post in Job/Event/Marketplace: http://www.bayareatechwire.com 6000 Readers: 5 day ad: $120--10 day ad: $175--20 day ad: $300 > Breakfast Seminar: Real-Time Analytics for ISV's and SaaS Providers If you currently use a SaaS delivery model for your applications, or it’s on your product roadmap, then you likely face the challenge of implementing and updating data visualizations and analytics. Please join LogiXML and Versus Technology for an executive breakfast forum, at the Hilton Santa Clara on December 12, 2012 from 8-10:30am. Kevin Jackson, Director of Development at Versus Technology, Inc., will explain how he and his team rapidly built embedded active analytics into their platform to optimize workflow and resource utilization for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations. Event Giveaway: Drawing to win 2 iPads as well as Amazon gift cards. Venue: Hilton Santa Clara, 4949 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054. For more info or to register for this event visit www.logixml.com/SantaClara Send inquiries to jim.heller@logixml.com ____________________________________________ > Social Media Outlook 2013: The Shifting Terrain of Social Usage - Nov. 27 Social Media Outlook 2013 is part of the Potomac Tech Wire breakfast series that brings together senior executives in the Mid-Atlantic to discuss technology and marketing issues in a conversational, roundtable environment moderated by the editor of Potomac Tech Wire. Topics include: Is Facebook losing its "mindshare" dominance, especially among younger demographics? What were some of the most Innovative social media campaigns and strategies in 2012? Will Tumblr, Pinterest, and Google+ continue to experience rapid growth in 2013? Is social media advertising ready for prime time? Featuring a great panel of speakers from top local companies and 3 Presentations on Social Media along with a Keynote by renowned Author/Blogger Rohit Bharagava on "Top 7 Social Media Trends in 2013". Special Early Bird rate going on now. Register at: http://www.potomactechwire.com/seminar69.html ____________________________________________ > Corporate Tickets at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Thank your employees with skiing and riding at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. No Risk, money back on unused tickets. Kid, youth and adult ticket rates. Prices go up after December 5 http://www.squaw.com/the-mountain/lift-tickets-and-passes/corporate-tickets?WT.mc_id=3RD0114 ____________________________________________ > webMethods Consultants Software AG USA Now Hiring: Senior and Principal Level Consultants HUB City Locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Toronto: Travel 75-100%. Software AG is the world's leading independent provider of Business Infrastructure Software featuring the webMethods product suite that provides an integrated platform for SOA, ESB & Integration, BPM and BAM. Our Global Consulting Services Department is seeking consultants for all of our practice groups to architect, develop, and deliver technical solutions to solve our clients’ most pressing business process challenges. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5+ years’ industry experience, exposure to a software development methodology, experience with webMethods, experience with three or more of the following areas: Java, C++, Object Oriented Programming, XML, RDBMS (any Oracle, Informix, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase). Send resumes to: fran.gerrard@softwareag.com ____________________________________________ > A Mobile Development, UX/Design and Marketing Conference About Keeping Pace in the Tablet Era. The race is on for tablet market supremacy as providers at all levels move at light speed to gain the upper edge. The only thing moving faster than the tablet industry is the demand markets are putting on the devices themselves. The post PC era is upon us and the tablet form factor is accelerating the shift faster than most would have predicted. Keeping up is critical. Getting left behind is a death sentence. Come hear from newly anointed pioneers and leave as one of them yourself. www.modevtablet.com ____________________________________________ > Marketing Events Coordinator Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP, a mid-size law firm is currently seeking a Marketing Events Coordinator with 3+ years of marketing events experience in a corporate environment to provide administrative support to the Marketing Department. This position reports directly to the Marketing Manager to plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of client seminars and receptions, sponsorship events, Firm events and retreats, and other special events. Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in one-on-one and small group settings with business partners and outside vendors. Additionally, candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, have the ability to organize and prioritize a number of tasks and complete them under time constraints. Strong computer, backend web development, HTML and graphics skills are required. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is preferred. Salary: DOE. Please include your salary requirement. Submit your resume and cover letter to the following link (or copy and paste the link to your web browser) https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=1185751 ____________________________________________ > Senior Manager, eCommerce -- Redwood City, CA The Sr. Manager of eCommerce will provide leadership on key eCommerce initiatives within Shutterfly.com to continuously improve our customer shopping experience. Reporting to the Sr Director of eCommerce, this seasoned eCommerce professional will use site analytics to drive informed business recommendations, develop site tests aimed at optimizing business goals and serve as the business lead for selected eCommerce projects. This role is focused on driving a compelling and frictionless eCommerce experience for our customers. It is perfect for someone who is interested in using his/her business acumen, eCommerce expertise, and analytic skills to drive exceptional short- and long-term business results. Apply online at: http://www.shutterfly.com/about/positions.jsp?jvi=oW3aWfwP ____________________________________________ > Account Manager Come join PaperG, just named one of the Forbes' 100 Most Promising Companies in America, as we reinvent modern advertising. A PaperG Account Manager works as a key member of the Accounts team, where they will support PaperG's media company partners and help them thrive using PaperG's technology. Qualifications: College degree. A friendly and engaging personality - a must!. Excellent computer and Internet knowledge. High energy level. Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented. Knowledge of online advertising industry a strong plus. Send your resume to careers@paperg.com In your email or cover letter, let us know why PaperG interests you. ____________________________________________ > Sr. Financial Analyst Veracyte is a molecular diagnostics company that is pioneering the emerging field of molecular cytology. Our Finance team seeks an individual who will report to the CFO, with the ability to develop and maintain long-range financial models for the company's strategic plan, produce product revenue projections and forecasts and prepare financial analyses. They will also be able to analyze trends, manage components of the operating plan process, participate in the valuation of potential business development opportunities, and collaborate with R&D, Commercial and Operations functions. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging and highly diverse team environment is critical. To be a successful candidate you will have at least 4 years of finance/accounting experience, with a proven track record of incorporating applications of accounting principles, financial reporting, and cash management, and be an expert in Excel. It's important that you have experience in life sciences and knowledge/experience with Microsoft GP is a plus, as is an MBA. We would like you to share our commitment to teamwork and collaboration and be excited by the challenges of applying your expertise to an important, emerging area in diagnostics. To apply, please send your resume to jobs@veracyte.com For additional information, see our website www.veracyte.com ____________________________________________ Bay Area Tech Wire has over 6,000 subscribers who rely on it for their daily briefing of local technology news. Bay Area Tech Wire has various advertising offerings ideal for jobs listings, events, service offerings, and office space for rent. 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