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Interview with Michael Greenberg, Retina

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Los Angeles-based Retina is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to figure out customer lifetime value (CLV) for such businesses as Dollar Shave Club. We spoke with Retina's CEO, Michael Greenberg , to learn more. We see you do that through machine learning and artificial intelligence?

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Startups Weekly: VCs are drunk on beverage startups

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As Amex scoops up Resy, a look at its acquisition history . The firm was launched in 2017 by general partners Eva Ho and TX Zhuo, formerly of Susa Ventures and Karlin Ventures, respectively. If you enjoy this newsletter, be sure to check out TechCrunch’s venture-focused podcast, Equity. Fundraising. Extra Crunch.

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A Chat With Jamie Montgomery On How LA's Tech Ecosystem Has Grown

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We're also excited about the areas around artificial intelligence for certain verticals. I think we'll see a big increase in IPOs in 2017, but I think there will be, more dramatically, a big pickup in M&A. They're acquisitive, have cashed up, and lots of them are now looking at repatriating money to the US.