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Citysearch, IAC Looks To Contest For Business Ideas

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West Hollywood-based Citysearch , the local reviews and directory service of IAC, has taken an unusual approach to finding its next business idea: it's running a contest which asks its users to submit a "brilliant" idea for web and mobile applications. Tags: citysearch business contest idea venture capital equity.

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Privlo Raises $2.1M For Private Mortgage Marketplace

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Slavin was previously a developer of real estate in the Los Angeles area, and according to the firm is a managing partner at private equity firm Napias Group. estate real financial finance private marketplace mortgage realestate capital venture privlo' READ MORE>>.

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Want to Start a Technology Company in LA?

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Funding is different – In Silicon Valley you have mega venture capital funds and many of them. We were also an investor in the early local listing company, CitySearch – an LA company. But we have a great city for building technology companies. If you decide to build a company in LA, here’s what you need to know: 1.

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Interview with Michael Barton, Startup Exchange

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It's also through venture capital funds we talk with--there are no formal partnerships yet--but certainly referrals to their relationships. I came out of Boston Consulting, doing technology and new media consulting, then I went to Citysearch, where I was one of the early executives running bizdev and international. READ MORE>>.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

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When you think about the success that is Silicon Valley, the unfair advantage is not just the huge amounts of available venture capital. A key deal not only helps you raise venture capital but it can help attract employees, garner press attention, help with product focus & importantly drive customer adoption and/or revenue.