| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- March 27, 2012 ============================================ To Subscribe: www.bayareatechwire.com o San Jose-Based ThreatMetrix Lands $18 Million in Fourth Round o San Francisco-Based Sojern Raises $7.5 Million in New Funding o El Cerrito-Based Vigilent Raises $6.7 Million, Led by Accel Partners o San Francisco-Based Dolby Names Lewis Chew as New CFO o Third Rock Ventures Names Mark Goldsmith as Venture Partner in S.F. o San Mateo-Based Wasabi to Launch Tech Accelerator in Baltimore o Briefly Noted: RiseSmart, Solera Networks, Zipcar _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Generational Competition: How to Navigate the Challenges of the New Workforce --Executive Briefing - Product Portfolio Briefing --SkySQL & MariaDB Solutions Day for the MySQL Database - April 13th --Marketing Events Coordinator --Senior Manager, eCommerce – Redwood City, CA --Account Manager --Sr. Financial Analyst --Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - April 20, 2012 --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 San Jose-Based ThreatMetrix Lands $18 Million in Fourth Round San Jose, Calif. -- ThreatMetrix, a San Jose-based developer of cybercrime prevention tools, said on Tuesday it has raised $18 million in its fourth round of funding, led by August Capital. Previous backers Tenaya Capital, US Venture Partners and CM Capital also participated. Vivek Mehra, general partner with August Capital, has joined the company's board of directors. The news comes nearly three months after ThreatMetrix acquired Australia-based TrustDefender, a developer of secure browsing technology. "ThreatMetrix is expanding on all fronts including new products, applications, markets and geographies," said Reed Taussig, the company's president and CEO. http://www.threatmetrix.com http://threatmetrix.com/threatmetrix-secures-18-million-series-d-financing/ _____________________________________________ o San Francisco-Based Sojern Raises $7.5 Million in New Funding San Francisco -- Sojern, a San Francisco-based travel data and media company, said on Tuesday it has landed $7.5 million in a new round of funding. Industry Ventures joined previous backers Norwest Venture Partners, Trident Capital and Focus Ventures in the round, which will support the company's continued expansion. Sojern has two product offerings -- the Airline Boarding Pass and the Sojern Media Platform (SMP). The Boarding Pass application provides targeted offers and content through air carriers such as American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways and United Airlines. The SMP, Sojern's newest offering, is an audience targeting product that combines proprietary data, targeting algorithms, advanced media buying and optimization technology. http://www.sojern.com http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sojern-secures-75-million-to-fuel-continued-growth-2012-03-27 _____________________________________________ o El Cerrito-Based Vigilent Raises $6.7 Million, Led by Accel Partners El Cerrito, Calif. -- Vigilent, an El Cerrito-based developer of intelligent energy management systems for data centers, said on Tuesday it has raised $6.7 million in a new round of funding, led by Accel Partners. Super angel investors including Gaurav Garg and Peter Wagner also participated in the round. The company plans to use the proceeds to expand its portfolio of energy management products, move into new geographic regions and expand staffing. Vigilent's systems are designed to analyze massive amounts of data from hundreds or thousands of wireless sensors deployed throughout a data center. The information is then used to dynamically control cooling and air handling resources. The company, which is profitable, currently has more than 90 deployments throughout the U.S., Canada and Japan. https://www.vigilent.com/ https://www.vigilent.com/news/2012-03-27-Vigilent-closes-investment-led-by-accel-partners.php _____________________________________________ o San Francisco-Based Dolby Names Lewis Chew as New CFO San Francisco -- Dolby Laboratories, the San Francisco-based developer of entertainment technology best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, on Tuesday named Lewis Chew as its new executive vice president and CFO, effective June 4. He will replace Murray Demo, who is retiring. Chew most recently spent 10 years as the senior vice president of finance and CFO of National Semiconductor. "I am confident that Lewis’s strong track record in finance, operations and IT will ensure a smooth transition," said Kevin Yeaman, Dolby's president and CEO. http://www.dolby.com http://investor.dolby.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=659498 _____________________________________________ o Third Rock Ventures Names Mark Goldsmith as Venture Partner in S.F. San Francisco -- Third Rock Ventures, a Boston-based venture capital firm focused on building life sciences companies, has named Mark Goldsmith as a venture partner in its San Francisco office. Goldsmith previously served as the president and CEO of biopharmaceutical firm Constellation Pharmaceuticals, a Third Rock portfolio company. At Third Rock, Goldsmith will serve as a senior advisor and participate in the development and leadership of new companies. He also will continue serving as executive chairman of Constellation Pharmaceuticals. http://www.thirdrockventures.com http://www.thirdrockventures.com/documents/TRV_MarkGoldsmithAppt_FINAL.pdf (PDF) _____________________________________________ o San Mateo-Based Wasabi to Launch Tech Accelerator in Baltimore Baltimore -- Loyola University Maryland said on Tuesday it has partnered with San Mateo-based venture capital firm Wasabi Ventures to launch a new technology accelerator in Baltimore. Wasabi, which has offices in Baltimore, will provide staff to manage the accelerator, funding for start-up companies, internships for Loyola students and consulting from entrepreneur-in-residence Thomas "T.K." Kuegler, Wasabi's co-founder, general partner and a 1994 Loyola graduate. Kuegler said the project will allow his firm to participate "more actively in the broader emerging start-up community of Baltimore." http://wasabiventures.com/ http://loyola.edu/Media/News/2012/0327-business-accelerator.aspx _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (San Jose, Calif.) San Jose-based RiseSmart, a developer of cloud-based outplacement tools, on Tuesday named Laurie Martin as its regional vice president of sales for the U.S. western region. Martin most recently served as the senior director of collaborative marketing at Jive, and previously was vice president of business development for Lee Hecht Harrison. http://www.risesmart.com/Company/News (Palo Alto, Calif.) Utah-based Solera Networks, a developer of network security analytics tools, on Tuesday named John Vecchi as its vice president of marketing, based in the company's Palo Alto office. Vecchi most recently was the vice president of global marketing at Zscaler, and previously was the head of global product marketing at Check Point Software. http://www.soleranetworks.com/press_release/vice-president-of-marketing/ (San Francisco) Zipcar, the Massachusetts-based car sharing network that relies heavily on mobile technology and the Internet, said on Tuesday it has expanded its cargo van pilot program in San Francisco. The Zipvan program, which initially launched in San Francisco last November, gives clients access to Ford E-150 full-size cargo vans. Twenty vans now will be available for hourly or daily use, with rates starting at $15.75 an hour and $109 a day. http://www.zipvan.com http://zipcar.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=264 =================================================== 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 > Generational Competition: How to Navigate the Challenges of the New Workforce As we move out of the Great Recession and the job market begins to return, we are faced with a new dynamic for job seekers: underemployment and the war of the generations. Millennials are trying to land their first job, GenXers are seeking to upgrade their positions, many Boomers are seeking to re-enter the workplace from retirement to supplement shrinking nest eggs, and seniors are seeking additional money and intellectual stimulation. In short, everyone is slugging it out for jobs that are still in limited supply. Jim Finkelstein, President and CEO of FutureSense, provides the information you need to help you successfully navigate the job market at any age at http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/bay-area-tech-wire ____________________________________________ > Executive Briefing -- Product Portfolio Management It's a fact! As your product portfolio grows, the market impact of your organization can quickly become diluted because traditional product management practices focus on improving the performance of each product. Executives and Senior Managers are invited to attend an Executive Briefing to learn how a Product Portfolio Management model improves your market value by uncovering and solving bigger problems beyond the limits of individual products. Business practices for evaluating markets, analyzing competitors, formulating strategies, developing requirements and executing product plans take aim at a completely different target - the performance of your company in key markets - and offers greater strategic value to your organization. Attend in 13 cities in April, May and June. $199 per person. http://www.proficientz.com/portfolio-mgmt-executive-briefing.html ____________________________________________ > SkySQL & MariaDB Solutions Day for the MySQL Database - April 13th, Santa Clara Receive FREE, hands-on training and consulting on MySQL database solutions from the experts at SkySQL, MariaDB, Calpont, Continuent, ScaleDB, Severalnines, Sphinx, and Webyog, among others. As well, join industry visionaries, including Monty Widenius and David Axmark, the original authors of the MySQL database, as they share their insights on current and future trends pertaining to the world's most popular database. A complimentary luncheon will be served, and a free Biergarten will follow the final keynote. Register now at http://www.skysql.com/mysql-solutions-day ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit - April 20, 2012 This year's Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit will include over 12 panel discussion, various research presentations, networking opportunities and keynotes. The event is a co-production between Potomac Tech Wire and the Capitol Communicator, two of the leading newsletters covering the technology, marketing and communications industries in the area. Panel topics include: Analytics and Metrics: Major Marketing Trends; CMO Roundtable: Current State of Marketing; Mobile Marketing: Beyond The Hype and much more. The event will be held from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on April 20 at the state-of-the-art Gannett Headquarters in McLean, Va. 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