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Interview with Gabe Gottlieb, Pathmatics

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We spoke with Gabe to learn more about his company�which is backed by Bertelsmann and Upfront Ventures--and what it is working on. How did you start working on this? Gabe Gottlieb: My cofounder and I worked at Microsoft for awhile, and were looking at different areas to start a business. Tell us about your company?

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Meet Launchpad LA’s Graduating Startups

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Over 500 startups applied last quarter to Launchpad LA’s accelerator, but only eight were chosen. Meet the Graduates: · Connectifier, which connects recruiters to potential job candidates, consists of 4 ex-Google employees and local angel investor, Terrence Yang, has dubbed Connectifier one of the best startups of 2012.

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Interview with Jennifer Sargent, HitFix

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Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based HitFix (www.hitfix.com) an online news site focused on entertainment, announced it had raised $2M in a funding round. Jennifer Sargent: HitFix started two and a half years ago. We're constantly serving up what's next in entertainment for consumers and fans, to keep them hooked in.

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After 33 Exits in 5 Years, WI Seeks “More and Bigger” Startup Deals

Xconomy

When Propeller Health’s founders initially tried to raise funding for their new healthcare technology venture, many of the investors they spoke with were hesitant to take the risk. It was the early part of this decade, and Propeller was navigating the FDA’s regulatory process for medical devices.

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Udacity Achieves 50,000 Nanodegree Grads Amid Company Reorganization

Xconomy

Udacity , a pioneer in the online teaching of IT skills, is celebrating a milestone today—50,000 students have now graduated from one of its revenue-generating “Nanodegree” programs.