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Maestro nets $15 million for its interactive commerce, community and engagement tools for livestreams

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“ We were targeted to a small number of very premier customers. “ 2020 was a blowout year… People needed an interactive streaming platform that they could spin up quickly that they could launch on their website.” Sales, Sony Music Entertainment, in a statement. .

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Magnite Acquires SpotX For $1.17 Billion

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Magnite says the combined companies would have a full year, 2020 non-GAAP net revenue of $350 million. Los angeles-based sell-side advertising platform operator Magnite announced this morning that it has agreed to acquire SpotX, a video advertising platform provider, in a deal worth $1.17 billion in cash and stock.

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With an ARR topping $250 million, LA’s vertical SAAS superstar ServiceTitan is now worth $8.3 billion

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That’s how much Los Angeles-based ServiceTitan , a startup founded just eight years ago is worth now, thanks to some massive tailwinds around homebuilding and energy efficiency that are serving to boost the company’s bottom line and netting it an unprecedented valuation for a vertical software company, according to bankers.

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Audi’s next all-electric vehicle, the e-tron Sportback, is a “coupé” SUV

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And the company is hoping to grab more, and different, customers with the Sportback. The Sportback will come to Europe first in spring 2020. in fall 2020. And of course there are special interior and exterior finishes – 13 paint colors in all — and a first edition version customers can buy. Lighting and mirrors.

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5 Secrets That Make Jeff Bezos The Leader Of The Pack

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Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s most admired entrepreneurs, primarily because of his humble style and his growth from a regular person background to a current net worth in the neighborhood of $200 billion dollars. It allows investors to come into alignment with customers. Focus relentlessly and passionately on the customer.

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7 Advantages That Local Small Business Owners Enjoy

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Here are some of the key indications that you might be a good match for a lifestyle business, for you to compare and consider against your own objectives and strengths: Enjoy interacting with customers and products every day. If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

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5 Keys To An Effective Startup Communications Mindset

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The mindset you need for real communication must be focused on building relationships, surfacing ideas, generating trust, and building commitment, whether it be with your team, customers, or suppliers. One of the biggest problems I see in startups is everyone trying to do too many different things, straining resources and confusing customers.

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