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

Both Sides of the Table

Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. Given how efficient markets are when a large market like LA starts to blossom it attracts capital pretty quickly. More on both trends later. acquired Overture for $1.63

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Interview with Anne Walls and John Singleton, WordHustler

socalTECH

Our submission technology is what powers Scripped.com, who you interviewed earlier. John Singleton: In reference to contests--one thing about our technology--is we have the only system like this on the web. I started my career as a technologist, as a software engineer. My background, is I'm from Los Angeles.

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Twiistup 007: Final Showoff's Additional Speakers and TZ Discount

Tech Zulu Event

The final showoff's have been selected, so that brings the count to a total of 10 showoff's plus a wild card from the demo night at UCLA (full list of showoff's below). He previously co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer of IMVU. Prior to founding FirstMark Capital, Rick was a Partner with Pequot Ventures.