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Silicon Beach Report Aug. 24: Net Neutrality Bill Near Passage

L.A. Business Journal

Appetize joins Sidearm Sports; net neutrality bill sent to California assembly; Overwatch League matches broadcast on Twitter

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Startups Should Focus On Their Net Profit Score Not Potential Promoters

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A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. As crazy as this scenario sounds, it is very similar to the “scoring process” companies engage in when they track Net Promoter Scores. However, rather than obsessing on a single metric, entrepreneurs should focus on improving their Net Profit Score.

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Snap Inc. Reports Slow User Growth, Shares Drop More Than 25 Percent

L.A. Business Journal

parent company of Snapchat, reported a net loss of $2.2 billion (-$2.31 a share) during its first quarter as a public company, stemming mostly from stock-based compensation issued to employees for its initial public offering in March.

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Silicon Beach Report Aug. 15: AuditBoard Nets $40 Million

L.A. Business Journal

Risk and compliance software company AuditBoard raises $40 million; Bird, Lime lead e-scooter protest in Santa Monica; Tinder sues parent company

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Stamps.com Profit Plunges After Ending Postal Service Partnership

L.A. Business Journal

In its first quarterly earnings report since terminating the agreement, Stamps.com posted a net income of $14 million, down 69% from $45.5 million this time last year.

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Activision Blizzard Beats Earnings Outlook in Third Quarter

L.A. Business Journal

outperformed earnings projections in the third quarter, reporting $1.95 billion in net revenue. Activision Blizzard Inc.

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Silicon Beach Report Dec. 18: TicketGuardian Nets $8 Million

L.A. Business Journal

SpaceX plans Air Force satellite launch; Maple Media publishes “Skate Jam;” $8 million raised by TicketGuardian

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