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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

” It’s the most common refrain I hear from investors and even entrepreneurs these days. Given how efficient markets are when a large market like LA starts to blossom it attracts capital pretty quickly. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure.

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Lean on Your Networks When Making Early Hires

Tech.Co

And if, like us, you spend the first six months of your startup under a rock, your social capital may begin to dry up. It may be the case that the engineer friend of yours at SpaceX won’t be able to join simply because she’s supporting her parents back home. Too much pressure may put pressure on your friendship.