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Tech Scenes: Greg Bettinelli of Upfront Ventures

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In this solo episode we meet up with Greg Bettinelli and talk about Upfront Ventures, investing in Los Angeles, high performance cultures, building legacy, helping/funding/nurturing entrepreneurs and the future of the Los Angeles tech scene.

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Los Angeles is using ride-hailing startup Via to shuttle people to public transit

TechCrunch LA

Under the pilot program, Via will provide on-demand rides to and from the Compton, El Monte and North Hollywood stations. million, which is funded in part by a $1.35 Via takes multiple passengers heading in the same direction and books them into a shared vehicle. The year-long pilot between Via and Metro is valued at $2.5