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At The Pool Hits 120 Countries, 3053 Cities

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At The Pool , the Los Angeles startup which develops a service to help users meet new people based on their common interests, told its users over the last week that it is now in 120 countries and is covering 3,053 cities -- a dramatic growth that was driven by the launch of a set of mobile apps three months ago. READ MORE>>.

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Green Dot Acquires Loopt

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Monrovia, California-based Green Dot , the prepaid debit card provider headed by Steve Streit, said this morning that it has acquired Silicon Valley mobile social networking firm Loopt. in cash for Loopt, which will become its Silicon Valley hub for its mobile technology and product development team. READ MORE>>.

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How Frequency Wants To Bring You Internet Video, with Blair Harrison

socalTECH

We connect consumers to great content from around the Internet, from social networks, from thousands of branded video channels, and around any particular topic they're interested in. We've also developed a version in partnership with Samsung for their connected TVs and video players, and recently released an iPhone version.

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China Roundup: Tencent’s new US gaming studio and WeChat’s new paywall

TechCrunch LA

Eleven-year-old TiMi currently has a team working out of Los Angeles on global business and plans to grow it into a full development studio that “helps us understand Western players and gives us a stronger global perspective,” said the studio’s international business director Vincent Gao. That’s finally changing.

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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

Both Sides of the Table

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking.

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Social Media is a Boon to Startups Who Do It Right

Startup Professionals Musings

To avoid these mistakes and create compelling and relevant content, you need to focus your startup on the following initiatives: Develop a social media plan that targets audience and your business objectives. Combine social media seamlessly within your traditional marketing plan. small businesses.

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Young Minds Attacking Old Age Problems | SXSW’s First Ever Panel of Young Innovators

Tech Zulu Event

What started as just a few uploads to YouTube has since developed in an award winning, instruction program to help ignite and sustain the love of science in elementary and middle school students. Mikaila Ulmer is the 8 year old owner of BeeSweet Lemonade and 2012 Teenprenereur of the Year Award Recipient.

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