socalTECH

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Venice-based Snapchat is planning to launch a new feature in February, which will feature users' Bitmoji avatars as the main characters in a custom cartoon. The new feature--called Bitmoji TV , is expected to include users' Bitmoji avatars included in "secret agent missions", piloting a spaceship, and much more.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

In fact, at least two of ZIRX's initial customers for the on-demand parking--Live Nation and Insomiac--are in the LA area. The announcement of the new service came in conjunction with a strategic investment from BMW, from BMW i Ventures. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I was running the largest deals in the media and entertainment video area across many different Google products. I also lead our media and entertainment vertical practice. One of our customers is Inc. Because we do auto customization, we''re really. magazine, for example. Rachel Payne: That''s a great question.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 16, 2013

Fun Fact: Walk into their Venice-based office and you’ll find a giant giraffe (dubbed their co-founder’s “spirit animal”) stuffed in their version of a startup treehouse. Entertainment Tech: Atom Factory. Marketing: SteelHouse. Fun Fact: Technology is in their DNA. Fun Fact: Los Angeles heavy hitters J.J. Social Media: Snapchat.

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Tech.Co

MAY 9, 2017

He ended up building a digital agency that did everything from custom apps and web development to branding and digital marketing. I saw so many different applications for virtual reality in education, entertainment, mental health and communication,” he said. This location will become the headquarters for UploadVR.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

And LA shifted to Santa Monica and Venice. And we had to shift to be with our customers and prospects. While at 44 that felt like a chest-pounding moment – it didn’t feel like our brand or our shared values with our customers. So Silicon Valley massively shifted to San Francisco. Waltham shifted to Cambridge.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 22, 2013

Raising money is another goal and increasing our customer base as well. The entertainment connection is readily available and getting more clients is a bigger possibility. I mean, Venice Beach is starting to be called “Silicon Beach”. MR: The entertainment industry here is huge obviously.

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