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BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- Feb. 18, 2016
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o Mountain View-Based Nimble Collective Raises $8.5 Million in Funding
o Palo Alto-Based Instart Logic Acquires App Acceleration Firm Kwicr
o Redwood City-Based Pliant Therapeutics Launches with $45M in Funding
o Cyber Tech Companies Launch Coalition to Address Policy Issues
o Mountain View-Based LinkedIn Forges Key Partnership with Snagajob
o Briefly Noted: CloudPassage, F50 - Knightscope, Unitive, Cohere Technologies
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o Mountain View-Based Nimble Collective Raises $8.5 Million in Funding
Mountain View, Calif. -- Nimble Collective, the Mountain View-based developer of a cloud-based platform that will let users develop and distribute their own animation content, said on Thursday it has raised $8.5 million in a new round of funding. New Enterprise Associates (NEA) led the round, which the company will use to further develop its core platform targeting an estimated 10 million professional and aspiring animators. Greg Papadopoulos, a venture partner at NEA, has joined the company's board of directors. "The animation content market generates $90 billion annually, yet millions of talented animators simply do not have access to the expensive studio-quality technology tools and big budgets currently required to bring high-quality creative projects to fruition," said Michael Howse, co-founder and investor in the company. "Nimble will change that by democratizing the market." Fellow co-founder Rex Grignon was most recently the founding head of character animation at DreamWorks Animation, where he oversaw all character animation for films including Madagascar 1, 2 and 3, Antz and Shrek. The company's platform is expected to be released in the second half of 2016.
http://www.nea.com
http://www.nimblecollective.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160218005578/en/Nimble-Collective-Closes-8.5-Million-Investment-NEA
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o Palo Alto-Based Instart Logic Acquires App Acceleration Firm Kwicr
Palo Alto, Calif. -- Instart Logic, a Palo Alto-based developer of application delivery technology, said on Thursday it has acquired Massachusetts-based Kwicr, a maker of mobile app acceleration tools for Apple and Android platforms. Financial terms of the deal, which follows Instart Logic's $45 million fourth round of funding last month, were not disclosed. The company said the acquisition adds technology, a mobile delivery network software development kit and significant new analytics capabilities, in addition to an infusion of talent. It plans to open a new Boston office to accommodate the Kwicr team. "We approach content delivery from the lens of that wireless last mile -- the first impression an app makes on consumers," said CEO Manav Mital. "Kwicr is aligned in our vision of delivering fast content and focused on perfecting a seamless user experience."
https://www.instartlogic.com/products/mobileappacceleration
https://www.instartlogic.com/company/news-and-press/instart-logic-turbocharges-mobile-app-performance-kwicr-acquisition
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o Redwood City-Based Pliant Therapeutics Launches with $45M in Funding
Redwood City, Calif. -- Pliant Therapeutics, a Redwood City-based biotech startup focused on developing therapies to treat the pathologic process of fibrotic disorders, said on Thursday it has launched operations after raising $45 million in its first round of funding from Third Rock Ventures, a Boston- and San Francisco-based investment firm. The company has named Bernard Coulie, the co-founder and former CEO of ActoGeniX and former executive at Johnson & Johnson, as its inaugural CEO. Perry Karsen, who recently retired as the CEO of Celgene Cellular Therapeutics, will serve as chairman. Pliant said its technology, built out of research at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has the potential to prevent or even reverse fibrosis caused by many disease processes.
http://www.pliantrx.com
http://www.thirdrockventures.com
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/third-rock-ventures-launches-pliant-120000937.html
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o Cyber Tech Companies Launch Coalition to Address Policy Issues
Washington, DC -- Several major providers of cybersecurity products and services on Thursday launched the Coalition for Cybersecurity Policy and Law, a new organization focused on shaping legislative and regulatory policies related to cybersecurity. Founding members include Arbor Networks, Cisco, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, Rapid7 and Symantec. "The members of this coalition are dedicated to building our nation's public and private cybersecurity infrastructure, and their insight and engagement must play a vital role in the decisions being made by our government on cybersecurity policy," said Ari Schwartz, coordinator of the Coalition and former White House special assistant to the President for cybersecurity. "This coalition will serve as the voice of the industry as we work with policymakers to develop the most effective responses to [cyber] threats."
http://www.cybersecuritycoalition.org/
http://www.cybersecuritycoalition.org/#!press-doc-1/kkz2w
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o Mountain View-Based LinkedIn Forges Key Partnership with Snagajob
Mountain View, Calif. -- LinkedIn, the Mountain View-based operator of the popular online professional network, said it has forged a new partnership with Snagajob, the Virginia-based developer of an online marketplace for hourly work. The collaboration will aim to provide insight into the hourly market and career development resources for hourly job seekers. The companies also are planning product integrations and market development opportunities later this year. "With unemployment at a new low, voluntary employee turnover increasing and the rise of the `gig economy,' it is clear that the current employment market is entering a period of profound change" said Snagajob CEO Peter Harrison. "More research and analysis on these trends helps us identify the appropriate resources and tools the hourly job seeker needs to increase their growth potential and maximize their income. LinkedIn is the perfect collaborator for us on this project." LinkedIn will offer Snagajob members a free one-month trial to Lynda.com, the company's online learning resource.
http://www.snagajob.com/employers/blog/snagajob-work-linkedin-help-develop-hourly-workforce/
http://blog.linkedin.com/2016/02/16/offering-hourly-workers-an-opportunity-to-acquire-new-skills-through-snagajob/
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o Briefly Noted:
(San Francisco) San Francisco-based CloudPassage, developer of an agile security platform designed to continuously protect servers, has named Tim Colby as its vice president of channel sales and Dan Brigati as its vice president of federal sales. Colby previously held networking and security sales roles at Infoblox and Aruba, while Brigati held sales roles with FireEye, Aruba and Cisco.
https://www.cloudpassage.com/company/press-releases/cloudpassage-adds-federal-channel-sales-vice-presidents/
(San Francisco) San Francisco-based F50, a venture capital startup, said it has launched the beta version of its co-investment platform and begun syndication. The firm has secured commitments to invest over $1 million in Knightscope, developer of a technology to predict and prevent crime utilizing autonomous robots. Participants in the platform must be accredited investors.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/silicon-valley-venture-capital-startup-f50-announces-beta-launch-of-its-co-investment-syndication-platform-300222162.html
(San Francisco) San Francisco-based Unitive, developer of a human resources technology platform for hiring managers, on Thursday named Mike Eynon as its vice president of product and Xochitl Cazador as its senior director of growth and customer success. Eynon previously was the founder and CTO of Silver Tail Systems, while Cazador spent 15 years driving business transformation at Cisco.
http://www.unitive.works/about
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unitive-announces-hire-of-former-cisco-paypal-executives-internationally-recognized-advisors-300221980.html
(Santa Clara, Calif.) Santa Clara-based Cohere Technologies, a developer of new wireless connectivity technologies, on Thursday named Roy Shay as its vice president of engineering and Mike Cook as its vice president of sales. Shay previously served as the vice president of engineering at EFI, while Cook was the vice president of sales at BridgeWave Communications.
http://www.cohere-technologies.com/
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160218005534/en/Cohere-Technologies-Prepares-Launch-Next-Generation-Wireless-Technologies
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> Should Work Be Fun? Six Components of a Positive Workplace Culture -- and Why Your Company Needs One.
A positive company culture is quickly becoming a must-have for millennials who are entering the job market. Here, we share how to create this environment and explain why more fun can actually mean more funds. http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/bay-area-tech-wire
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> Federal Business Development Director - Norfolk, Va.
A Virginia-based Healthcare Management Consulting company in pursuit of continued growth in an entrepreneurial environment is seeking a Federal Business Development Director to be responsible for significant customer acquisitions as well as expansion into the commercial market. RESPONSIBILITIES: New Federal (government) Business Development with the ability to expand sales into the commercial market. Achieve or exceed sales quotas on a quarterly and annual basis. Execute the entire client development cycle. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required; Master's Degree preferred. A minimum of 8 years' experience in the Federal market to include business development, sales and consultant experience across various government departments and agencies. Must have an extensive network within the Federal market that can be leveraged for sales. The full job description is at: www.potomactechwire.com/listing5733.html Interested applicants, please submit resume to recruiting@ardx.net
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> Chief Marketing Officer - Tampa, FL.
The Vice President of Marketing & CMO will be responsible for positioning Pilgrim as a world-class provider of Quality Management Solutions for global life science organizations. The CMO will have responsibility for Market Strategy, Marketing Communications and Marketing Execution. This individual will lead all of Pilgrim's marketing initiatives including market management/product marketing, sales enablement, demand/lead generation, branding, online marketing, marketing communications, analyst relations, solution marketing and event management. Please email resumes to nicole.debourg@pilgrimquality.com
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> Information Systems Manager and Senior Systems Analyst - Berkeley, CA
The City of Berkeley is distinguished by its unparalleled understanding and prominence of diversity, community engagement, and activism. The Information Technology Department is staffed with 40.5 positions across five divisions with each division led by a manager. With an annual operating budget of $8.8 million, the Information Technology Department provides comprehensive services to support the City of Berkeley's overall mission. The Information Systems Manager is an unrepresented position that works to directly support the Director of Information Technology, both over specific administrative functions and also filling in for the Director's duties in her absence. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in project management implementation, which included experience in either business systems analysis, software administration, network administration, or specific enterprise-wide applications is required. At least two of the five years of experience must have included supervision of professional or technical staff. The Senior Systems Analyst is a represented position that reports to the Information Systems Manager overseeing Programming and Configuration. Specific areas of responsibility include Project Management, Supervision, Programming and Analysis. A Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in systems analysis and programming of business applications, including one year in the analysis or design of large-scale computer systems and databases. The salary range for the Information Systems Manager is $118,416-$143,112 and the salary range for the Senior Systems Analyst is $96,792-$117,888. Detailed brochure available at http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/information-systems-manager-berkeley-ca/. Confidential inquiries encouraged to Greg Nelson at (916) 630-4900. Send cover letter, resume, and supporting materials to apply@ralphandersen.com prior to Friday, March 4, 2016.
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> Director of Programming - Government Executive - Washington DC
Government Executive Media Group (GEMG) is Atlantic Media's b-to-b division and the leading source of information and analysis for public sector managers nationwide. Its media brands include Government Executive, Nextgov, Defense One and Route Fifty. The Director of Programming serves as the key architect of new event product concepts for all of GEMG's public sector brands, constantly striving to look for emerging event models and innovative speakers. Responsibilities: Leads development of event content ideas and innovations to maintain GEMG as the leader in the public sector event marketplace. Develops program content through research and evaluation, including topic generation, expert speaker identification, program format options, high-level attendee lists. Closely tracks prospect movement and engages with the sales team and directly with clients. Qualifications of the Ideal Candidates: Creative and strategic thinking with emphasis on customer service meeting client objectives for an event. Experience in the public sector industry preferred. Experience in managing events. Bachelor's degree and five years related experience. For full information on the position and to apply, go to: https://atlanticmedia.applytojob.com/apply/NPJDTQ/
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> Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - April 22
Now in its fifth year, the annual summit has become the "must-attend" annual marketing event for the DC region and beyond. The summit brings together 400+ CMOs, Senior Marketers, Agency Professionals and Technology Executives from the DC area. The event features dozens of case studies, keynotes, presentations and networking breaks on the most important issues facing marketers in 2016-2017. For more information, go to: www.mamsummit.com
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