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Flying taxi startup Blade is helping Silicon Valley CEOs bypass traffic

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According to Business Insider , it has worked with Uber in the past to help deep-pocketed Coachella attendees fly to and from the Van Nuys Airport to Palm Springs, renting out six-seat helicopters for more than $4,000 a pop. New work with @flybladenow pic.twitter.com/eONvKU3rhM. — Tyler Babin (@Tyler_Babin) March 11, 2019.

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Audiolife Gets $1M In Bridge Funding

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Van Nuys-based Audiolife , a firm that develops tools and technology to sell merchandise to music fans, announced today that it has raised $1M in a bridge round of funding. The company said the funding will go to hire key personal, further develop its technology platform, and for strategic partnerships. READ MORE>>.

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Local Firms Recognized For Innovation

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According to the WSJ, Zoom Focus Eyewear , Van Nuys-based developer of eyeglasses which can replace the need for progressive or bi-focal glasses, was awarded the Silver Winner in its award. Panasonic develops in-flight entertainment systems. Panda Security , which is based in Spain but has its U.S.

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