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Want to Start a Technology Company in LA?

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And we’re left with a city with idyllic weather, major commerce, the media center of the world, and a great emerging technology scene. We have many seasoned entrepreneurs who have built successful companies here and made a lot of money for investors and themselves. You can find very talented technology executives.

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Sixty-four Southern California Firms On Technology Fast 500

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Earlier this week, Deloitte released its latest list of the top 500 growing technology companies, in its 2012 Technology Fast 500. A very healthy list of Southern California companies made the list, with a total of 64 companies in the region ranked in the list. 6225% San Diego Kevin C. Frost, Ph.D.

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Managed By Q Expands To Los Angeles

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Managed by Q , which provides what it calls an "operating system for offices"--managing everything from cleaning, supply restocking, IT troubleshooting, and even helping to assemble furniture for companies--said it has expanded into Los Angeles, attracted by its thriving technology scene. READ MORE>>.

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GRP Announces $200 Million Fund. Rebrands as Upfront Ventures

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Second, we are announcing officially that we are moving our offices from Century City to Santa Monica. And in our last fund our two biggest exits came from companies run by women, neither of whom fit the 20-something entrepreneur stereotype. Our portfolio companies value us as sparring partners.

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Gil Elbaz On Factual's New Warchest

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We caught up with Gil to hear more about the round and what he's hoping to do with the large amount of capital Factual has just raised, as well as how the firm's technology is being used by such companies as Facebook for their local information. Gil, thanks for the time today. In the case of the U.S.,

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Some Thoughts on Branding Startups and Communities

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An innovator in technology, especially monetization. Whatever you’re trying to brand – your company, your community or yourself – this is the first exercise I would recommend that you start with. ” To me, LA will always be a creative hub for TV, film, music, video games and now technology. Not derivative.

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