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Want to Start a Technology Company in LA?

Both Sides of the Table

LA was a leader in lead generation (LowerMyBills), comparison shopping (PriceGrabber, Shopzilla), social networking (MySpace … I know, I know – Facebook won – but it was still a big business). If you want to hire very experienced product managers there are less of these than I would like.

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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?

Both Sides of the Table

Great companies like BeachMint that are growing at a rapid clip have to dig deep into their networks to meet hiring needs. We have the actors, directors, producers, lighting specialists, writers, agents, post-production editors, etc. Zorik Gordon built & IPO’s ReachLocal. Communities outside the Valley have matured.