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United Dwelling is one startup building something to solve California’s housing crisis

TechCrunch LA

” Instead, Dietz and the architecture firm Modative collaborated on a new design for a pre-fabricated house. The nonprofit is designed to help low-income individuals find employment and get on the path to economic self-sufficiency, according to the company. When you can match that latent supply with latent demand.

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An LA-led, public-private partnership pitches a $150B green infrastructure package to Congress

TechCrunch LA

Of that, $10 billion will go toward solar and energy storage projects designed to make grids more resistant to climate-related catastrophes like extreme weather events, wildfires and other disasters. Revenues for these companies have dropped precipitously as consumer-facing demand has fallen off a cliff.

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Claiming a landmark in fusion energy, TAE Technologies sees commercialization by 2030

TechCrunch LA

Six years ago, the company had proved that its reactor design could sustain plasma indefinitely — meaning that once the switch is flipped on a reaction, that fusion reaction can continue indefinitely. Now, the company said, it has achieved the necessary temperatures to make its reactors commercially viable.

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The Shed is a startup out of Virginia trying to revive the rental-for-everything business

TechCrunch LA

Among the features that the company intends to roll out as it expands is a dynamic pricing capability that will enable manufacturers to wring the most out of their goods when they’re in high demand. LA’s consumer goods rental service, Joymode, sells to the NYC retail investment firm, XRC Labs.

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Intimate Anecdotes And Photos Of Steve Jobs

InfoChachkie

I do not often write blog entries which reference other blog articles. free weekly Infochachkie articles! The article opens with a touching scene: FEBRUARY 1984: It’s a classic winter day in Aspen, and snow is falling like heavy cotton as Jeffrey sits hunched over his light table editing film. Read It For The Photos.

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6 Marketing Specifics That Apply To Every New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

They skimp on the design of their website, procrastinate on the rollout to make sure the product is perfect, and get so excited about technology features that they forget about creating value for customers. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. They will call you back.

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A Major Step In Gender Equality – Rentable Bridesmaid Dresses

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A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Kelsey Doorey: "Vow To Be Chic is the first company to offer designer bridesmaid dress rentals. We will be moving into other categories based on customer demand.

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