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Los Angeles is using ride-hailing startup Via to shuttle people to public transit

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Los Angeles is partnering with on-demand shuttle-based service Via as part of a pilot program that will give people rides to three busy public transit stations. Under the pilot program, Via will provide on-demand rides to and from the Compton, El Monte and North Hollywood stations.

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Carrot Group Ties With Lenovo On STEAM Education

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Los Angeles-based Carrot Group, which develops an e-sports based product to engage students in learning science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) skills, says it is in a collaboration with Lenovo to expand adoption of its product in school districts. Financial and other details of the partnership were not announced.

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Tech Scenes Episode 1: A Look At SoCal's Startup Ecosystem

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In this episode we explore Los Angeles from Santa Monica, West Hollywood, to Compton and meet up with Royce Disini of Mobcrush, Greg Bettinelli of Upfront Ventures, Leura Fine of Laurel and Wolf, John Tomich of One Stop Internet, and Expree Devora of WeAreLATech.

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Tech Scenes: John Tomich, Onestop Internet

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In this solo episode we meet up with John Tomich and talk about Onestop Internet , the growing changes in ecommerce, explosive growth, and the long history of tech startups in Los Angeles.

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Two Bit Circus Runs STEAM Carnivals At LA Schools

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Los Angeles-based Two Bit Circus Foundation , the nonprofit education arm of LA's Two Bit Circus , is running two of its STEAM Carnival events at Los Angeles area schools.

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Tech Scenes: Leura Fine of Laurel & Wolf

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In this solo episode we meet up with Leura Fine and talk about Laurel & Wolf, recruiting, interior design, industry diversity, and the advantages of being in tech in Los Angeles.

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Tech Scenes: Greg Bettinelli of Upfront Ventures

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In this solo episode we meet up with Greg Bettinelli and talk about Upfront Ventures, investing in Los Angeles, high performance cultures, building legacy, helping/funding/nurturing entrepreneurs and the future of the Los Angeles tech scene.