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Does a VCs Culture Really Matter? The Upfront Story

Both Sides of the Table

I’m often asked about the differences between being at a VC and being an entrepreneur and whether I prefer one or the other. The biggest difference I cite is that Venture Capital often feels like an “individual sport” while startups are a “team sport.” It was more hedge fund than venture capital.

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Tech and Entertainment Have a Home in Silicon Beach

Tech Zulu Event

Malibu and Beverly Hills have long been hot neighborhoods for entertainment execs. The real estate impact of this activity can probably be traced to the 2011 arrival of Google in the Frank Gehry-designed “binoculars” building on Main Street in Santa Monica. percent higher than those of last year. The weather’s not too bad, either!

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

SoCal Delicious

Earlier this year, Mr. Rappaport sold a beach cottage in Malibu to a Facebook executive for $6.8 CEO Terry Semels compound in Malibu for $37 million—Mr. Ellisons 27th Malibu property purchase, says Mr. Rappaport. We cover commercial and residential topics, including housing, mortgages, design and architecture.