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Sharpening Our Focus: The Socaltech 100 Is Now The Socaltech 50

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Thanks to all of our readers who submitted their nominations for the socalTECH 100, our first annual list of the up-and-comers in Southern California''s technology ecosystem. So, we''re changing this up to be the Socaltech 50 --the same idea, but a more selective list. The bad news?

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DFR2013: Over 700 Celebrate The socalTECH 50 At The Skirball Center

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In one of Southern California''s biggest holiday events of the year, over 700 people joined us last night at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles to celebrate the region''s rising stars, the socalTECH 50.

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Announcing The Socaltech 50: Southern California's Up-and-Comers

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We''re proud to announce the Socaltech 50 , our list of the 50, up-and-coming people in Southern California''s technology ecosystem. So, without further ado, here''s the list of this year''s 2013 Socaltech 50 : Basil Abifaker , Transaction Wireless (San Diego, digital gift cards).

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Honk Technologies Adds $18M For On Demand Towing

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Santa Monica-based Honk Technologies , the on-demand, roadside assistance app startup led by Corey Brundage, said Wednesday that it has raised $18M in a new funding round. Honk Technologies offers up a mobile app which lets motorists requests help for a jump start, tire change, or other on-the-road road assistance.

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Thanks to socalTECH's sponsors!

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technology industry possible: Sponsors. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. Deloitte (www.deloitte.com/us/technology). Technology. Clearstone Ventures (www.clearstone.com).

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Musk Ends Remote Work At Twitter, Demands 40 Plus Hours At Office

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In more continuing turmoil at Twitter, new owner Elon Musk is reportedly ending the ability to work remotely at the social media company, and is demanding employees put in "at least" 40 hours in person at the office each week. The report--from Bloomberg--said that the new rules kick in immediately.

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Demand Media Buys Saatchi Art, Appoints Sean Moriarty As CEO

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Santa MOnica-based Demand Media made a surprise move this morning, saying it has appointed former Ticketmaster CEO Sean Moriarty as its new CEO--and also acquiring Moriarty''s startup, Saatchi Art. According to Demand Media, it paid $17M for Saatchi Art, in a mix of cash and stock, in a deal which will add revenues of $0.5M

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