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

TechCrunch LA

Making money on livestreams has never been easier thanks to a suite of tools from the Los Angeles-based startup Maestro , which just nabbed $15 million in financing to grow its business. But what started in the gaming world quickly spun out as the company slashed prices to $500 per month for its services.

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Esports Overwatch League heads to hipster Brooklyn for its finals

TechCrunch LA

For Overwatch League , the esports conference created by fiat from Activision Blizzard , the move is the first step in its plans for housing esports teams in cities around the country. Eventually the league is looking to set up stadiums in locations outside of Burbank. Heading from sunny Burbank, Calif.

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Popbase helps YouTube stars build closer relationships with their fans

TechCrunch LA

A new startup is seizing on an opportunity to help up-and-coming online entertainers take a leaf out of that book and grow their relationships with fans. gallery ids="1706929,1706930,1706927,1706928,1706931"] The app is designed to take the relationship beyond videos and encourage a more interactive experience.

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Why I Invested in Gogii (textPlus) – My First Ever Later Stage Deal

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But I never gave up. The opportunity came up to invest in this one and I pounced. Well, we started out a free text messaging platform. The “plus&# includes features like setting up & texting to groups. My excitement really starts with the Gogii team! See, I originally lost this deal. More on that later.

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Spotlight: LA Tech Judges and SuperDemo Bill Gross of Idealab!

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Always looking to provide the very best for our community so that you may learn and grow as a startup or entrepreneur, Bill Gross is one of the best experts we could provide. A lifelong entrepreneur, Bill started several companies prior to Idealab. After graduating from college, Bill and his brother Larry started GNP Development, Inc.,

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TZ & GR Present REACH | Disruptive Technologies Impacting the Future of Gaming

Tech Zulu Event

Experience gadgets from the big brands with million dollar budgets to the startups bootstrapping and raising via IndieGoGo. Prior to joining DWA Chris worked at Activision Blizzard for 13 years, during which time he held a number of role including Executive Producer and Lead Game Designer. More speakers to be announced soon.

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REACH | Disruptive Technologies Impacting the Future of Gaming [Live]

Tech Zulu Event

Tonight starting at 7:00pm PST we will be streaming and bringing you all the action live from Cross Campus in Santa Monica. Experience gadgets from the big brands with million dollar budgets to the startups bootstrapping and raising via IndieGoGo. So now is the time to step up and embrace what is truly the next iteration in gaming.