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MARCH 17, 2010

And we’re left with a city with idyllic weather, major commerce, the media center of the world, and a great emerging technology scene. But we have a great city for building technology companies. We were also an investor in the early local listing company, CitySearch – an LA company. You don’t. Get over it.

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Company Companies Technology Startup 290

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APRIL 17, 2012

An innovator in technology, especially monetization. ” To me, LA will always be a creative hub for TV, film, music, video games and now technology. ZestCash, founded by Douglas Merrill, former CIO of Google [Hollywood]. Idealab, led by Bill Gross, who founded Overture, CitySearch and MANY other business [Pasadena].

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Startup Venture Capital Los Angeles Woodland Hills 304

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

I’m just not sure you can build a great technology firm outside of Bay Area.&#. In Silicon Valley you have mega venture capital funds who have a history of giving $20 million to early-stage technology companies hoping to swing for the fences and become the next Google, Facebook or Twitter. You just don’t. Get over it.

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Venture Capital Southern California Google Startup 313