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Big tech companies are looking at Hollywood as the next stage in their play for the cloud

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While Google just launched its LA hub, Microsoft has operated a cloud region in Southern California for a while, and started wooing Hollywood last year at the National Association of Broadcasters conference, according to Tad Brockway, a general manager for Azure’s storage and media business.

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8 Advantages To Building Your Own Startup Prototypes

Startup Professionals Musings

Relationships are best built while working and learning together, rather than over drinks at a mixer or industry conference. Meet the new consumer demand for customization. Customers today increasingly demand solutions that are customized just for them. Network with potential cofounders and strategic partners.

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Reflections On 2017: Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners

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During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's "movers and shakers" in the technology industry. Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software that particularly caught your eye in 2017?

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Philz Coffee Gets $15M For Expansion

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Philz opened an outpost in Santa Monica last year, due to the demand of Silicon Valley venture investors and executives who were spending an increasing amount of time in "Silicon Beach". Photo: Philz Coffee at last year''s Oasis Conference in Santa Monica READ MORE>>. expansion valley silicon coffee retail capital venture philz'

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Insights: How The Subscription Economy is Changing Business

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For today''s Insights and Opinions section, where we feature contributions from our readers and others in the community, we have Peter Cowen , a veteran of the technology and venture capital industry at Clear Capital Advisors. He is also the organizer of the upcoming Recurring Revenue Conference.

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8 Keys To Improving Your Image And Career Advancement

Startup Professionals Musings

It takes effort and homework to find productive relationship channels, such as industry conferences, connections to experts, and key customer relationships. The technology and tools in this discipline have improved dramatically over the years, so be sure you stay current and knowledgeable over time. Find what works for you.

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TechCrunch LA

Without the promise of riches or with reduced interest in blockchain-based exclusivity, where will consumer demand go? Anita had the chance to attend the conference, so she’s back with some thoughts from the field: . I think it’s a technology that is now wrapping all asset classes,” Dorman said. TC+ analysis.