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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

” It’s the most common refrain I hear from investors and even entrepreneurs these days. I think there is also no denying the role that Richard Rosenblatt has played in building the LA tech ecosystem and spawning great entrepreneurs who followed in his footsteps. “There’s something going on in LA.”

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Backed by LG, AmazeVR is hoping to resurrect virtual reality’s consumer dreams

TechCrunch LA

For over 100 years entrepreneurs have come to Hollywood to try their luck in the dream factory and build an empire in the business of storytelling. “What we saw as the problem is the content creation itself,” says Lee. We see no reason that VR content shouldn’t be compelling enough to support a Netflix model.

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Interview with Brian McKelvey, Worlize

socalTECH

It's built on a gaming platform, and is a way for users to create their own content and portions of that world. I felt like the virtual worlds out there, the 3D virtual worlds, were very cool, but had such a high barrier to entry for content creation. How did the firm come about? What's your background? READ MORE>>.

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Interview with Neville Spiteri, TheBlu

socalTECH

WEMO Media is an interesting combination of Hollywood, computer games, and deep technical experience, one of the few companies we have seen which seems to combine both the worlds of high tech and software with content, interactive, and Hollywood. Part of our DNA is pure software engineering, and dealing with that large amount of data.

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Lean on Your Networks When Making Early Hires

Tech.Co

If you hired an outstanding front-end software engineer, chances are they are friends with other outstanding software developers. This article is courtesy of BusinessCollective , featuring thought leadership content by ambitious young entrepreneurs, executives & small business owners.

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Twiistup 007: Final Showoff's Additional Speakers and TZ Discount

Tech Zulu Event

As a serial entrepreneur and Internet visionary, Richard co-founded Demand Media in May 2006, and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Dave McClure is a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur, startup investor, and blogger. Collecta is a real-time search engine bringing content to you as its posted. .