-Zag’s Scott Painter to deliver VentureNet keynote – As part of the lead up to Friday’s VentureNet event, the Technology Council of Southern California has announced that Zag founder and CEO Scott Painter will deliver the show’s keynote address.  Before establishing automotive retailer Zag, Painter founded CarsDirect.com.  This year’s annual VentureNet conference is taking place this Friday, October 5, at The Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel in Costa Mesa.  A limited number of conference registrations are still available online at www.venturenet.org or by calling (310) 325-4000.