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Want to Start a Technology Company in LA?

Both Sides of the Table

I was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&# If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. But we have a great city for building technology companies.

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Interview: Ian Siegel of ZipRecruiter

InfoChachkie

Messenger : Ian Siegel , Co-Founder |CEO ZipRecruiter , Former Executive Product and Technology roles at: MyLife, CitySearch, Stamps.com, Rent.com and Pictage. If there are 10 things that make a company successful, you’re only accountable for 1 – 4 of them as an executive. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Become a Founder!

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Interview: Ian Siegel of ZipRecruiter

InfoChachkie

Messenger : Ian Siegel , Co-Founder |CEO ZipRecruiter , Former Executive Product and Technology roles at: MyLife, CitySearch, Stamps.com, Rent.com and Pictage. If there are 10 things that make a company successful, you’re only accountable for 1 – 4 of them as an executive. free weekly Infochachkie articles! Become a Founder!

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When to Use Facebook Connect – Twitter Oauth – Google Friend Connect for Authentication?

SoCal CTO

This issue comes up at the start of almost every new startup company in a variety of forms. Resources Here are some related articles: The Social Network Wars Begin In Earnest: Facebook Bans Google Friend Connect Update once to share with many on Yahoo! No registration on Disqus required.

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Interview with Sam Rogoway, Near Networks

socalTECH

Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. In between practicing, I actually started and ran my own social network, TripUp, which was later acquired by Sidestep, which is now Kayak.

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Guide to the LA Startup Community

SoCal Delicious

Southern California companies are second to only Silicon Valley in raising venture capital , there are three major universities to recruit talent – UCLA, Caltech, and USC – and a thriving startup community to mingle with. What are some examples of successful companies that were started here? LowerMyBills, Inc.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve raised money as a “hot company” and I’ve raised capital when no one would return my phone calls. I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. I’ve raised in boom markets and when everybody thought the Internet was a fraud. Why buy now?

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