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o Walnut Creek-based Giga Entertainment Media Raises $3 Million
o San Francisco-based Hipcamp Raises $1.8 Million of Venture Capital
o Palo Alto-based GC Launches $10M Fund for Stripe Platform Investments
o Worldwide IPO Activity On Pace for Strongest Year Since 2007
o Survey: Millennials More Interested in Cybersecurity Careers
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o Briefly Noted: SalesPredict, Marketo, Atheer
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--Human Services Agency IT Director - City and County of San Francisco
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o Walnut Creek-based Giga Entertainment Media Raises $3 Million
Walnut Creek, Calif. -- Giga Enertainment, the Walnut Creek-based developer of an interactive Digital Distribution platform, has raised $3 million of venture capital, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Founded in 1999, Giga offers a platform that can function as an app on tablets, and a web portal for use on laptops and smart TVs, with versions for OSX, iOS, Android, and Windows. The platform makes digital content, including live video, canned video, user-generated content, and gaming content, available to an authenticated user and user group. http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1584319/
http://gigaentertainmentmedia.com/
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o San Francisco-based Hipcamp Raises $1.8 Million of Venture Capital
San Francisco -- Hipcamp, the San Francisco based provider of an online service for locating and making reservations for campsites, has raised $1.8 million of venture capital, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Founded in 2013, Hipcamp allows users of its website to discover campsites and find information about available amenities. Hipcamp is still in beta and the company is currently incorporating navigational maps, and plans to expand its service into the rest of California, the Pacific Northwest and eventually the rest of U.S.
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1621344/
http://www.hipcamp.com
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o Palo Alto-based GC Launches $10M Fund for Stripe Platform Investments
Palo Alto -- General Catalyst Partners (GC), the Palo Alto-based venture capital firm, announced it has launched the GC Stripe Platform Fund, a new program in which GC plans to invest $10 million of venture capital for businesses and applications built on the Stripe Connect platform. Stripe Connect allows businesses to connect their Stripe account (and their Stripe data) with other services. Using the technology, a company can start selling on Twitter, integrate with their web analytics, or access their Stripe data on a mobile device. "The GC Stripe Platform Fund is geared primarily toward rapidly accelerating, seed-stage startups who need a capital infusion to sustain their momentum," the firm announced. Most of its investments will range from $250,000 to $500,000. The first investment is a $500,000 investment in Baremetrics, a provider of analytics on Stripe data for software-as-a-service businesses, "including dozens of real-time metrics on monthly recurring revenue, lifetime value, run rate and churn."
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/general-catalyst-introduces-10-million-fund-to-enrich-stripe-platform-277589911.html
http://www.generalcatalyst.com
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o Worldwide IPO Activity On Pace for Strongest Year Since 2007
New York -- Worldwide IPO activity this year could be the strongest since 2007 if conditions remain stable, according to EY's third-quarter Global IPO Trends report. During the first nine months of the year, 851 IPOs raised $186.6 billion, a 49% increase in volume and 94% increase in proceeds compared with the same period in 2013. That included 260 IPOs in the third quarter, following a quiet August. "A combination of good corporate earnings growth and a lack of alternative investment options mean that risk appetite is focused on equities -- and IPOs in particular," said Maria Pinelli, EY's global vice chair of strategic growth markets. "Global IPO activity this year could be the strongest since 2007 and the start of the financial crisis if macroeconomic conditions remain stable, financial sponsors continues to favor IPO exits and more Chinese listings materialize." So far this year, the technology sector leads by capital raised with $42.9 billion in 107 IPOs, driven by Alibaba's record $25 billion listing.
http://www.ey.com/GL/en/Newsroom/News-releases/News-EY-financial-sponsor-backed-ipos-drive-activity-close-to-2010-levels
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o Survey: Millennials More Interested in Cybersecurity Careers
Dulles, Va. -- Interest in computer and cyber careers among millennials is sharply higher than a year ago, according to a new survey commissioned by Raytheon in conjunction with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). The survey found one in four young adults are interested in a career in cybersecurity, but 64% said their high school did not offer the exposure or classes needed to pursue it as a career. In addition, the percentage of millennials who received advice or counsel on cyber security careers increased 23% from a year ago. The data comes as reports show demand for cybersecurity professionals is growing 3.5 times faster than the overall IT job market and 12 times faster than the total labor market. "High-profile cybersecurity breaches over the past year have helped raise awareness and brought online security issues into classroom discussions. The technology education gap is closing," said Michael Kaiser, executive director of the NCSA. "However, our findings once again illustrate there is still a massive opportunity to match the growing interest in cybersecurity with more information as students begin exploring careers and establishing their online presence."
http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2649
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5 Ways to Win Online with the Broadcast Quality Generation – Free Webinar Oct. 16, 2014
Join Jason Thibeault Senior Director, Marketing Strategy at Limelight Networks for this free webinar to learn how the Broadcast Quality Generation is reshaping the way you need to deliver videos and websites. We’ll explore some techniques you can employ to have instantaneous, instantly available digital experiences and discuss: Five strategies you can use right now to improve digital content : publishing efficiency. How you can simplify your media publishing workflow to better meet their needs? Critical components for providing digital experiences at broadcast quality. Oct. 16, 2014. 10:30am PT/1:30 pm EST. Register Now!
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(San Francisco) San Francisco-based SalesPredict, a developer of customer lifecycle intelligence tools, has named John Hulwick as its vice president of sales and Yuval Nissan as its vice president of engineering. Hulwick previously held web-based sales and leadership roles at Salesforce.com and ClearSlide, and Nissan was a co-founder and vice president at IDFocus.
http://www.salespredict.com/news/salespredict-expands-management-roster-and-data-science-team
(San Mateo, Calif.) San Mateo-based Marketo, a developer of engagement marketing software, has named Steve Winter as its executive vice president of worldwide field operations. Winter, who previously spent nine years at SAP, succeeds Bill Binch, who will lead the company's global sales activities for the small and medium business markets.
http://www.marketo.com
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/steve-winter-joins-marketo-as-executive-vice-president-of-worldwide-field-operations-277875981.html
(Mountain View, Calif.) Atheer, a developer of 3D augmented reality technology, has hired Alberto Torres as its CEO. Torres comes to Atheer from Hewlett-Packard (HP), where he served as senior vice president of mobility, leading the launch of HP’s Android and Windows tablet business.
http://www.atheerlabs.com
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> 5 Ways to Win Online with the Broadcast Quality Generation – Free Webinar Oct. 16, 2014
Join Jason Thibeault Senior Director, Marketing Strategy at Limelight Networks for this free webinar to learn how the Broadcast Quality Generation is reshaping the way you need to deliver videos and websites. We’ll explore some techniques you can employ to have instantaneous, instantly available digital experiences and discuss: Five strategies you can use right now to improve digital content : publishing efficiency. How you can simplify your media publishing workflow to better meet their needs? Critical components for providing digital experiences at broadcast quality. Oct. 16, 2014. 10:30am PT/1:30 pm EST. Register Now!
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> Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media, Brisbane CA
Mode Media is a leading vertical social media company with the largest online global reach in lifestyle and among the top 10 of the Wall Street Journal’s annual ranking of the top 50 U.S. venture-backed companies. The Sr. Manager, External Reporting has primary responsibility for all external reporting and compliance. This includes SEC reporting as well as all other regulatory agencies. This position will also act as coordination of any requirements globally. This person will work with the Corporate Accounting Group to provide assistance with the Company’s audit requirements and management of the public accounting firm (E&Y) during the quarterly and annual review/audit process. The manager helps build and maintain a “World Class” accounting and operations service and support organization. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required. 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years of experience at public accounting firm, Big 4 preferred and 2 yrs experience as SEC reporting manager. Strong project management, leadership, relationship development and people management skills. Results orientation with an ability to manage the overall project, collaborate with different individuals across the organization and at target companies. To Apply: https://hire.jobvite.com/j?aj=o8CsZfwV&s=Bay_Area_Tech_Wire
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> CyberMaryland 2014 Conference – Oct. 29-30 - Baltimore Convention Center
Collaborate, Educate and Innovate at the fourth annual CyberMaryland 2014 Conference October 29-30th at the Baltimore Convention Center, One W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. A two-day event of entrepreneurs, investors, academics, students, enterprises and government officials from across the nation and globe will convene in Maryland—the nation’s epicenter for cybersecurity. Network with nationally known speakers and entrepreneurs, join flash talks and pitch forums, attend sessions on commercialization and product ventures and Job Fair. Registration also includes National Cyber Security Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and MaryLand of Opportunity Night. Please visit www.cybermaryland.org Send inquiries to liz@fbcinc.com or (800) 878-2940
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> Senior Analyst - Consumer Services US
Current Analysis is seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst to join the Consumer Services US team contributing to Current Analysis' existing capabilities and coverage in the US mobile, fixed and converged providers of consumer’s services. The ideal candidate will have exceptional knowledge of the key US wireless players, service portfolios and strategies, with strong knowledge in the following areas: Mobile data, WiFi calling, carrier-OTT partnerships, the MVNO competitive landscape and emerging innovation in the areas of carrier-branded VAS. Qualified candidates should have relevant market knowledge as well as a proven ability to analyze companies their services portfolios and corporate marketing positions. 5+ years professional experience as an analyst, technical writer, journalist, marketing or product management in IT, telecoms or related fields. Experience in tracking and analyzing Consumer Services in the US. Proven written, verbal and interpersonal skills in English required. Proven public event and/or sales presentation experience. Effective prioritization and time management skills. Able to work independently from home office and travel moderately within the US. Bachelor’s Degree required. Current Analysis offers competitive compensation packages and benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. To learn more about Current Analysis, please visit us at www.currentanalysis.com Send resumes to ieppolito@currentanalysis.com
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> Human Services Agency IT Director - City and County of San Francisco
Seeking dynamic leader to manage $22.5 million division budget and staff of 75. An exciting civil service career opportunity to match system management expertise to improve client’s quality of life and customer experience through technology. Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of increasingly responsible experience with at least 3 years of management experience is required. Salary range up to $174,382 plus outstanding benefits and retirement. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquires welcomed to Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900. Apply online at http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=0942&R3=063112
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> EnMasse Design - Bay Area Product Design Studio
Founded in 2002, EnMasse Design is a design studio specializing in industrial design, mechanical engineering, product development and user interface design. We have experience in designing a range of products from small hand held devices to large systems. We're located in Mountain View. Industrial design / innovation / mechanical engineering / user interface design / human factors and ergonomics / injection molding / snap fits / sheetmetal / castings / machined components / formed plastics / class A surfaces / Solidworks / mechanisms / GD&T / system engineering / Dfx / analyses / electrical engineering/Medical / biotech / consumer / telecom / industrial. Send inquires to Jeff Gamelsky, Principal; jeff@enmassedesign.com; www.enmassedesign.com Phone:(650)303-1782
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