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Tech Scenes Episode 1: A Look At SoCal's Startup Ecosystem

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In this episode we explore Los Angeles from Santa Monica, West Hollywood, to Compton and meet up with Royce Disini of Mobcrush, Greg Bettinelli of Upfront Ventures, Leura Fine of Laurel and Wolf, John Tomich of One Stop Internet, and Expree Devora of WeAreLATech.

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Tech Scenes: John Tomich, Onestop Internet

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In this solo episode we meet up with John Tomich and talk about Onestop Internet , the growing changes in ecommerce, explosive growth, and the long history of tech startups in Los Angeles. Welcome to Tech Scenes where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive.

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

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Under the pilot program, Via will provide on-demand rides to and from the Compton, El Monte and North Hollywood stations. The pilot program, which launched Monday, aims to solve the first- and last-mile problem that makes it challenging for people to get to and from public transit stations.

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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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CASTAR App Launches to Match Talent with Casting Agents

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If you want a shot at making it big in the entertainment world, you go to Hollywood. Jones is a former standout NFL running back and successful Hollywood actor. And anyone who has chosen such a path knows how difficult it can be to make connections with fellow talent, and to gain the attention of the powers that be in this town.

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