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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

The patents Overture held became known in small circles as Google’s ’361 problem as outlined here. But our best Internet software engineers have historically been exported on a net basis to the Bay Area. acquired Overture for $1.63 billion (Upfront Ventures was an early Overture backer). What Do We See From the Road Ahead?