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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Santa Monica-based Fair , the used car leasing company, said this week that it is adding longer, 2-year and 3-year leases to its menu of options, as a complement to the firm's month-to-month car options. Fair said the move will make it the only platform offering up pre-owned leases "at-scale".

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Los Angeles-based Fair --a technology-enabled startup which lets people get access to a car with none of the traditional limitations and handcuffs of a lease--is making it even easier for people to get a car through its service, saying it has started to let drivers choose how much they want to spend each month for a vehicle.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

Santa Monica-based Fair , which operates a service which lets consumers essentially gain access to automobiles on a month-to-month "car-as-a-service" program, has raised a giant, $385M funding round. According to the company, so far, it has provided cars for more than 20,000 users. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Los Angeles-based car leasing service Fair , and on-demand ride service Uber will no longer work together to connect Uber drivers with Fair's services, according to a report on Thursday. According to Fair, the move came due "to an unexpected increase in insurance premiums" which would have affected its rideshare drivers.

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AUGUST 27, 2019

Santa Monica-based Fair , which operates a vehicle subscription service that lets users subscribe to gain access to cars without the restrictions of a traditional lease, has raised $100M in a combined debt facility and equity investment, the company said this morning. Fair is led by automotive and startup veteran Scott Painter.

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APRIL 11, 2018

Santa Monica-based car ownership service Fair , the new auto startup led by longtime auto veteran Scott Painter, has inked a strategic alliance with auto financing giant Ally Financial. According to the two, Fair will use Ally's SmartAuction when vehicles are returned to Fair, as a remarketing solution for those vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

also attempted a new experiment during the launch: an attempt to capture the fairing of the rocket as it descended back from space. The fairing of the rocket is used to cover the satellite payload atop the company's Falcon 9 rockets, while it is still exposed to the Earth's atmosphere. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 24, 2019

Santa Monica-based Fair , the subscription vehicle service lead by startup veteran Scott Painter, is laying off 40 percent of its staff, according to reports , and also is replacing its CFO. Fair allows customers to subscribe to gain access to used cars, and does not require them to sign a long term lease. READ MORE>>.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 25, 2013

So I’ve created the “Fairness Doctrine,” as a stated element in the cultural fabric of businesses where I am involved. Simply stated, a decision or action that affects an individual must be made with consideration of the affected individual’s view of the fairness of that decision.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Santa Monica-based Fair , a startup offering up a mobile app which lets users find, purchase, and finance an automobile--started by automotive startup veteran Scott Painter--has raised $16M and launched its services. The company also says it is in the midst of a Series A-1 financing being led by BMW i Ventures.

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L.A. Business Journal

MARCH 9, 2018

14,500 job seekers attended the second annual Tech Fair LA at the Reef in Downtown Los Angeles. Attendees had the opportunity to meet 250 companies, including SpaceX, Zip Recruiter, GOAT, YouTube and Lyft. The event was created and hosted by Comparably CEO Jason Nazar, in partnership with Mayor Garcetti and the Annenberg Foundation.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Santa Monica-based Demand Media said on Friday that it has acquired UK-based The Other Art Fair , an art fair for emerging artists. The Other Art Fair is based in London. The company said The Other Art Fair has a large following in the UK, Australia, and internationally. Demand Media is led by Sean Moriarty.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Los Angeles-based Fair , the automotive startup led by serial entrepreneur Scott Painter, has raised nearly $1 billion in a strategic funding, led by BMW i Ventures, along with Penske Automotive Group, Sherpa Capital, and others. The funding also included other, un-named strategic investors.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 25, 2018

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 -- Innovation and Growth Fair - Q2 by 805 Startups, City of Agoura Hills, and Greater Conejo Chamber of Commerce. You will be exposed to many different people and companies in an environment designed to foster authentic relationships between one another.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Fair (www.fair.com), the latest startup by serial entrepreneur Scott Painter , does just that, letting users shop for a car, get approved, and pay for a car through a month-to-month payment--with no long term committment. What is Fair all about? Fair operates not just as a lender.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

The job fair is one of many in recent months, as demand for technical talent has skyrocketed across Southern California. The group said that the event will feature Michael Robertson (MP3, Linspire, Gizmo5) and Joe Kraus (Excite, Jotspot, Google Ventures).

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MARCH 3, 2021

Santa Monica-based NextCar, the newest automotive-focused startup led by startup veteran Scott Painter, is gearing up for the launch of the company, saying this week that it has named a senior management team.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 24, 2011

So I’ve created the “Fairness Doctrine” as a stated element in the cultural fabric of businesses in which I am involved. Simply stated, a decision or action that affects an individual must be made with consideration as to the affected individual’s view of the fairness of that decision. This doctrine is a variant of “do unto others….”

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Berkonomics

MAY 15, 2014

To finalize a term sheet, everyone involved must come to an agreement on some fundamental principles which will have a profound effect on the future of the company. Each one of these terms includes aspects of fairness, ethics, law, business, entrepreneurship, psychology and investing.

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JULY 6, 2011

In a sign that demand for employees from Southern California technology firms is on the rise, two, separate announcements Wednesday from local companies indicates that hiring demand at local companies is up, and companies are again scrambling to fill positions.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 26, 2016

Welcome to the first tech & creative job fair from Startup DTLA. One of the biggest myths about Downtown LA is that: 1) there aren’t many tech companies and. Connect with local talent and local companies hiring for candidates like you! 2) there isn’t enough local talent.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2020

So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Building a new business is quite different from an executive role in a mature company, so people from these backgrounds are often a liability. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 11, 2011

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 -- LA Tech Job Fair. Come meet great LA tech companies looking for smart people for a variety of technical / engineering roles. The participating companies include: Factual, Google, MyLife, ATandT Interactive / YP.com, Amplio, Hipswap, MerchEngines. Looking for your next cool gig?

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Often, we joke together as managers of companies or of people that our goal is “world domination” or “to crush the competition.” How about companies formed to profit and give to charity? Companies living on the edge or losing money often cannot make those vital promises, affecting its reputation, security and equity value.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 13, 2017

Last year saw the city reap windfall exits from the acquisition of companies like Dollar Shave Club, and has a number of promising e-commerce companies… Read More. 2016 was a good year to be a tech startup in LA, and, with the $25 billion planned public offering for the city’s startup darling, Snap Inc.,

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 21, 2010

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 -- SDSIC Job Fair. The software industry is growing again and analytics companies in San Diego are hiring! These companies offer distinct environments. These companies offer distinct environments. One a large publicly traded company the other of of San Diego's hottest venture backed companies.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 17, 2023

Preparing for the game… If you have been following our recent insights, you’ll be up to speed knowing that professional investors negotiate tough terms, from provisions of control over asset acquisition, eventual sale of the company, future investments, forced co-sale when others attempt to sell their shares and more.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -- Analytics Job Fair. This is a mixer and job/fair for those interested in working with one of San Diego's great analytics companies including Teradata, ID Analytics, Proquo, Salford Systems. Various size companies to explore, lots of people to meet. Get to know people at these companies.

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

Los Angeles-based Honest Company is one of 44 companies who are backing an effort this week by the current White House, to bolster equal pay efforts in the United States. The Honest Company appeared to be the only, Southern California technology company on the list to join the effort.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 7, 2009

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 -- UCLA MBA Intern Fair for VC / Portfolio / Small Companies. The goal of the fair on January 13th is to match companies with both paid and academic interns. Over 100 MBA students have expressed interest in obtaining an internship in a variety of industries and functional roles this winter.

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JULY 16, 2020

More Americans are spending time in their cars--not to drive, but for sanity--according to Santa Monica-based subscription vehicle service Fair. According to the company, it ran a survey which found that nearly 3 out of 4 people have been turning to their cars for mental health breaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE>>.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

DECEMBER 9, 2008

Monday, December 15, 2008 -- UCLA MBA Intern Fair for VC / Portfolio / Small UCLA MBA Intern Fair for VC / Portfolio / Small Companies. Companies Registration Deadline. The goal of the fair on January 13th is to match companies with both paid and academic interns.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 28, 2009

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 -- Anaheim/OC Job Fair and Expo. The Orange County Business Council is partnering with the City of Anaheim to launch the first annual Anaheim/OC Job Fair and Expo.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

The system also avoids the typical issues with dropping pallets -- which often end up not getting to the victims and usually require people on the ground to help distribute supplies fairly. The Predator--in its MQ-1 military form--is widely considered one of the most lethal tools for the U.S. READ MORE>>.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 22, 2021

Apple Tower Theatre is actually the company’s 26 th store in greater LA. Obviously, though, moving into a 94-year-old theater takes a fair bit more work than, say, a shopping mall. In hindsight, fair enough. The company also notes that it took care to maintain some of the space’s more iconic elements.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 23, 2012

In case you don’t know, they are one of the biggest media companies in the world. They are best known for their magazine titles such as The New Yorker, Wired, Vanity Fair and Vogue. I asked Andrew how companies can best work with Condé Nast and he gave the answers in the episode. And they invest n select VC funds.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

It is no secret that the recent pandemic has exacerbated this problem as companies lost more and more of their employees due to illness, economic contraction, and voluntary resignations. Organization acts without fairness and respect. At work, fairness is perceived as the extent to which decisions are just and equitable.

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