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LA Mixers Co-Founder Michael Pilla Dies

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One of the founders of the Los Angeles technology networking group, LA Mixers, and co-founder of the New Media Vault monthly networking event, Michael Pilla, has died, according to the Los Angeles Times. Pilla's clients had included such companies as TrueCar, CitySearch (IAC), and other local technology startups. Pilla was 58.

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Goldstar Adds Coffin, Moriarty, Harris As Advisors

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Los Angeles-based Goldstar , the half price ticketing and event promotion service, has tapped Matt Coffin , Sean Moriarty , and Neil Patrick Harris as advisors, the company said Tuesday. The company offers up half-price tickets and other promotions on events, helping venues to fill up seats and get the word out about upcoming events.

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IVT Names New CEO

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McGovern has also served at Business.com, Ticketmaster Online-Citysearch, and IBM. IVT's services are used for webcasting investment conferences, training sessions, and other corporate events. IVT recently landed $5.5M in a Series B funding round from Syncom Ventures, Monitor Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures, and Barshop Ventures.

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Kara Nortman Was Just Promoted to Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures. Here’s What it All Means

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She took an operating role helping run Citysearch and Urbanspoon. Marketing, recruiting, building data products & tools, event management, analyzing the portfolio, etc. My literal response was, “She went to Princeton undergrad and has a Stanford MBA. And all the platform stuff.

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Catalyzing Innovation In Pasadena, with Innovate Pasadena

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It started around a year ago, as I was driving back from Santa Monica from an event. People might be willing to do that for major events, but that''s too high a barrier for people to be actively engaged in the Silicon Beach community. Community is really something more spontaneous than events.

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Need A Job? Come To Idealab Job Fair!

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Bill Gross and Idealab have founded or advanced development of more than 75 companies including Overture Services, eSolar, UberMedia, CitySearch, Picasa and Internet Brands. The event will max out at 200 attendees. Come have a good time and enjoy the Idealab hospitality. You can be sure that food, beer and wine will be served.

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LA Tech Startup Innovators and Fun Facts

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Their roster of success includes numerous pioneering tech companies, many of which continue to be industry leaders today — Overture, BillMeLater, CitySearch, and more. Abrams, Jim Wiatt, and Zach James have presented at Amplify’s Wednesday evening mentor events. Events: Digital LA / Silicon Beach Fest.

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