| ============================================ BAY AREA TECH WIRE -- April 20, 2012 ============================================ To Subscribe: www.bayareatechwire.com o Infoblox, Proofpoint Post Strong Gains After Pricing IPOs o Sunnyvale-Based WeVideo Lands First $8.5 Million of Round o Alameda-Based BioTime to Acquire XenneX o Report: U.S. Venture Investment Off to Slow Start in 2012 o Wireless Association CTIA Names Finalists for E-Tech Awards o Briefly Noted: Clare Computer Solutions, Guidewire Software _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (Full Listings Below Stories) --Tales from the Unemployed: The Four Most Common Costly Mistakes to Avoid --Percona Live MySQL Conference & Expo --Executive Briefing - Product Portfolio Briefing --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 Infoblox, Proofpoint Post Strong Gains After Pricing IPOs A pair of Silicon Valley companies enjoyed double-digit gains on their first days of trading Friday after pricing their initial public offerings (IPOs). Shares of Santa Clara-based Infoblox, a maker of network automation software, gained 33% on the day after pricing its shares at $16 late Thursday. Sunnyvale-based security software developer Proofpoint, meanwhile, saw an 8% bump after pricing its shares at $13. The debuts came a day after San Francisco-based Splunk, a maker of software providing users with real-time operational intelligence, more than doubled its market cap to above $3 billion on its first day of trading. http://www.infoblox.com http://www.proofpoint.com/ http://www.splunk.com _____________________________________________ o Sunnyvale-Based WeVideo Lands First $8.5 Million of Round Sunnyvale, Calif. -- WeVideo, a Sunnyvale-based developer of web-based tools for collaborative video production, has raised the first $8.5 million of a planned equity funding round, the company revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Eighteen unidentified investors have so far taken part. The company still plans to raise another $10.7 million before closing the round. http://www.wevideo.com/ http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1535024/000153502412 000002/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml _____________________________________________ o Alameda-Based BioTime to Acquire XenneX Alameda, Calif. -- BioTime, an Alameda-based biotechnology firm focused on regenerative medicine and blood plasma volume expanders, said on Friday it will acquire Massachusetts-based XenneX, a provider of services and tools designed to enhance bio-medical research. The deal, technically a merger of XenneX into BioTime-unit LifeMap Sciences, is expected to close within 30 days. Through the agreement, XenneX stockholders will receive approximately 1.4 million shares of LifeMap -- a 13% stake in that company -- as well as 450,000 shares of BioTime. XenneX holds the exclusive, worldwide licenses to market GeneCards and PanDaTox. GeneCards is a searchable database of human genes, while PanDaTox is a searchable, database used to identify genes and intergenic regions. "We believe that centralized online databases of biological knowledge will become indispensable tools for research in the field of regenerative medicine," said Michael West, BioTime's CEO. http://www.biotimeinc.com http://www.xennexinc.com http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120420005197/en/BioTime-Subsidiary-LifeMap-Sciences-Announce-Agreement-Acquire _____________________________________________ o Report: U.S. Venture Investment Off to Slow Start in 2012 New York -- U.S. venture investment is off to a slow start in 2012, according to new figures from Dow Jones VentureSource. Companies raised $6.3 billion in the first quarter, down 18% from the same period a year ago. "The declines were pretty evenly spread across industries so there weren't any big winners or big losers in the quarter, but there were some surprises," said Jessica Canning, global research director for Dow Jones VentureSource. "Investment in consumer Internet companies fell after two exceptional investment years, while the IT industry fared well thanks to strong interest in software start-ups." The median amount invested in a round fell 13% to $4 million in the quarter. http://www.dowjones.com/pressroom/releases/2012/04202012-USVC-0030.asp _____________________________________________ o Wireless Association CTIA Names Finalists for E-Tech Awards Washington, DC -- Wireless industry association CTIA has announced the finalists for its Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards, which honor innovative wireless products and services in the areas of mobile apps, consumer electronics, enterprise and vertical markets and network infrastructure. Winners in 15 categories will be announced May 9 at the International CTIA Wireless conference in New Orleans. A complete list of the finalists is available at the link below. http://www.ctia.org/media/press/body.cfm/prid/2173 _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (San Ramon, Calif.) San Ramon-based Clare Computer Solutions (CCS), a provider of network support and IT consulting services, on Friday named Jim Bender as business development specialist. Bender previously spent 20 years in the printing industry in management positions focused on general management, leadership development and process improvement. http://www.clarecomputer.com http://www.marketwatch.com/story/clare-computer-solutions-names-jim-bender-as-business-development-specialist-2012-04-20 (San Mateo, Calif.) San Mateo-based Guidewire Software, a maker of core system software for the insurance industry, said on Friday that underwriters of its follow-on offering exercised their option to purchase an additional 1.2 million shares for $28.25 each. All but 50,000 of the shares came from selling stockholders. The company earlier this week priced a follow-on offering of 8 million shares. http://www.guidewire.com http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120420005353/en/Guidewire-Software-Announces-Exercise-Underwriters%E2%80%99-Over-Allotment-Option =================================================== 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 > Tales from the Unemployed: The Four Most Common Costly Mistakes to Avoid by Stephen A. Laser You've lost your job. Now what? The way people react to unemployment varies from angry and frustrated to sad and depressed. For many workers, there is also the desire to take immediate action and go on the offensive to get hired as quickly as possible. After all, it is better to be proactive than reactive, right? Not necessarily. Stephen A. Laser, a business psychologist and author of Out-of-Work and Over-40, suggests you need to take some time to regroup and make a plan. Dr. Laser gives four common reactions to unemployment that can prove to be very costly mistakes at http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/bay-area-tech-wire ____________________________________________ > Percona Live MySQL Conference & Expo The Percona Live MySQL Conference & Expo features 72 breakout sessions and 16 tutorials from leading technology experts. Representatives from HP, Box, Facebook, Amazon Web Services, Clustrix, Eucalyptus Systems and more will give keynote presentations. Attendees can connect with other community members at two networking receptions which will feature the annual Community Awards and Lightning Talks. Birds of a Feather sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday will allow like-minded individuals to connect. Join us April 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara and Santa Clara Convention Center. Post-conference events on April 13 allow further engagement. Full conference details are available at http://www.percona.com/live/mysql-conference-2012 Send inquiries to terry.erisman@percona.com ____________________________________________ > 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 ____________________________________________ > 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. For more information, go to: www.mamsummit.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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