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

Both Sides of the Table

The patents Overture held became known in small circles as Google’s ’361 problem as outlined here. But many people forget that we have 2 relatively recent IPOs that are substantive companies: TrueCar (Upfront backed) & Cornerstone OnDemand. acquired Overture for $1.63

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Ten Tech Entrepreneurs Who Are Putting LA on the Map

SoCal Delicious

Adam Miller – Cornerstone OnDemand. Founder and CEO since starting the company back in 1999, Miller has led Cornerstone through 11 years of consecutive growth. It also won a number of key patents bit.ly/RiJCFI They raised some money, stole some guys from Blizzard, and released the game for free. I’d say yes. Yes, again.