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Interview with Sam Rogoway, Near Networks

socalTECH

There's been a huge push to engage local businesses, to get them involve din social media, but video has yet to catch up. Every business can benefit from video, whether they're a law firm, a restaurant, a hotel, or a plumber--we're casting a wide net on the kinds of businesses we work with. That's really our business plan.

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500 Startups Presents Bitcoinference

Tech Zulu Event

And of course, to extend a supportive and educated hand to inquisitive friends and acquaintances – through social media, fact checking, and a call to disconnect from toxic news stories. Adam Draper – Of Boost VC, an SF Incubator/Accelerator. What is it Like to Raise Money for Bitcoin Companies?

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Tech Titans Peter Thiel, Matt Jacobson, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Mich Mathews, Elon Musk Buy Homes in Los Angeles

SoCal Delicious

There is a feeling that techies are the new celebrities," says Eric Kuhn, an agent who heads the social-media department at United Talent Agency. Talent agencies CAA and WME are incubating start-ups. Prices are soaring in the beachfront communities tech types favor, and rents in these. areas are growing at a faster rate.