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Disney Startup Accelerator Names Second Class

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The Walt Disney Company announced the names of the companies in its second, startup accelerator program it runs out of Burbank, with the help of Techstars. According to Disney, the second class of the Disney Accelerator includes ten startups, who will participate in a three month mentorship and investment program.

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Esports Overwatch League heads to hipster Brooklyn for its finals

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Heading from sunny Burbank, Calif. Those games are set to begin July 11th and will take place in Burbank at the company’s “Blizzard Arena Los Angeles.” Eventually the league is looking to set up stadiums in locations outside of Burbank. that might rival LA for esports popularity.

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Warner Media Camp Graduates Second Class

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Studios in Burbank on Monday evening. Baker said the camp is both a way for the company to establish relationships with emerging technology companies, as well as help the overall technology and entertainment ecosystem. All six startups presented details on their products at a "Demo Day" hosted at Warner Bros. READ MORE>>.

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Disney Accelerator Alumni StatMuse Picks Up $10M Round

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StatMuse , one of the companies to emerge out of the Disney Accelerator in Burbank last fall, said this morning that it has raised $10M in a Series A funding round. The company was part of the second class of the Disney Accelerator , and showed off its product in October at the accelerator's Demo Day.

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Disney Accelerator Demo Day: Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, More

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The Disney Accelerator , held its Demo Day for its second class on Thursday, showing off ten companies to a theater packed full of venture and angel investors. A number of the companies--showing off one huge advantage of being involved in a program run by Disney--announced deals with Disney properties to use their technology and products.

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Poly Plant Project Invests In Memory Firm

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Burbank-based Poly Plant Project , a developer of semiconductor process technology for building polysilicon for producing solar cells and modules, has invested in a Silicon Valley firm, 4DS. Poly Plant Project describes itself as helping companies design, plan and build world-class polysilicon production plants.

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Social Networking Addiction Bears Fruit FAST

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After our meeting, I offered to allow Lisa to use Make It Work’s HQ for her upcoming classes on public speaking. We will collaborate on ideas and projects and we created the Superfriends together, a group of local entrepreneurs that will gather to share ideas and help each other grow personally and professionally. A great trade!