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Reflections on 2018: Rob Freelen, Silicon Valley Bank

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Editor's note: All this week, and into the start of next year, we'll be featuring reflections on 2018 from notable investors, entrepreneurs, and others from Southern California's technology community. Over the last four years, I watched numerous entrepreneurs raise equity. What was the biggest news for your company in 2018?

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Some Thoughts on Branding Startups and Communities

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An innovator in technology, especially monetization. ” To me, LA will always be a creative hub for TV, film, music, video games and now technology. Maker Studios, leading YouTube producer, generating hundreds of millions of video views every month [Los Angeles, near Culver City]. Think about venture capital.

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LA Startup Report 2013 | A Rising Forecast

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Be Great Partners , a Los Angeles technology incubator, has recently released a report on the startup community in LA and the information shows a positive growth for startups here in LA. Be Great recognizes seven main startup points in Los Angeles: “Silicon Beach”, West LA, Culver City, Pasadena, Orange County, South Bay, and Downtown LA.

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Interview with Alex Capecelatro, Hyphos

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His startup, Culver City-based Hyphos , just launched an early beta access at UCLA--his alma mater, and that of a number of his co-founders--this week, so we thought we'd learn more about what drove him to quit his job, and start the company. Was that funding an angel or VC round? Alex Capecelatro: It's an interesting story.

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Tech Titans Peter Thiel, Matt Jacobson, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Mich Mathews, Elon Musk Buy Homes in Los Angeles

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In growing numbers, Silicon Valley executives—long based in tech strongholds like Santa Clara and Palo Alto—are buying homes in Los Angeles, as the lines between the technology and entertainment businesses grow blurrier. Venture capitalist and hedge-fund manager Peter Thiel—PayPals co-founder and Facebook s.