TechCrunch LA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
TGIF, am I right? Welcome back to Human Capital, where we explore some of the latest news in labor, diversity and inclusion in tech. This week, we’re looking at the use of “master/slave” terminology in computer programming and the current state of gig workers in California. Human Capital will soon be available as a weekly newsletter.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Culver City-based Amazon Studios , the arm of Amazon which is focused on creating content for Amazon's streaming video service, says it is continuing a program it runs with Howard University , intended to help increase diversity in the entertainment industry. According to Amazon Studios and Howard University, the program is in its second year. The program is intended to create a pipeline for African-American students and other underrepresented populations to train and study alongside entertainme
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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The world keeps changing, and visible business strategies that worked well in the past, including being the premium brand or low price producer, simply don’t get the customer loyalty they once did. Today, customers are looking for real relationships, a memorable shopping experience, and satisfaction of a higher purpose. They follow leaders who live and promote these strategies.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Los Angeles-based electric vehicle developer Fisker Inc. --the latest incarnation of Fisker--says it has opened up a new "technology center" in San Francisco, which it says will help support design and engineering of software systems for the Fisker Ocean SUV and future products. According to Fisker, the new, downtown San Francisco location is designed to be a "focal point and development center" for the company's software and vehicle electronics, and is designed for employees to work flexibly be
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Xconomy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
In biotech, you can go home again. Four years ago, Illumina spun out cancer diagnostics startup Grail. This week, the gene sequencing giant announced it is acquiring Grail in an $8 billion cash and stock deal. Grail set out with the goal of developing a diagnostic test that detects cancer from the genetic snippets tumors shed into the blood. The idea is to diagnose cancer well before symptoms show, giving clinicians a better chance to treat the disease.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Venice, California-based Riot Ventures , led by Stephan Marcus and William Coffield, has launched an effort to raise $75M for its second venture capital fund, the firm disclosed this week in a regulatory filing. According to the filing, the firm has yet to record an official commitment to the fund, which is not unusual at this early of a stage. According to the firm's website, it typically invest $500,000 to $10 million in early and growth stage companies that leverage hardware as a key componen
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socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Palm Springs-based Eco Helicopters , which is developing all electric helicopters, says it plans to launch an air taxi service in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in the second quarter of 2021. The company--which has demonstrated very short, battery powered flights on a modified Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter--says it initially plans to use the "helicopters existing powerplant" for the service, until it receives an FAA supplemental Type Certification for its new battery powered propulsion sy
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Los Angeles-based social, musical video app developer Triller --which competes directly with TikTok--says it has reached over 100 million install on phones manufactured by Transsion, which it says is the world's fourth largest mobile phone manufacturer. According to Triller, Transsion is a dominant mobile phone brand in Africa. Triller said the install rate for its app on those phones comes because Transsion allows its users to install apps natively, as an alternate to the traditional iOS and An
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Los Angeles-based Internet services and information provider J2 Global --which owns a large portfolio of Internet services and publishers, including IGN, Mashable, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, eFax, eVoice, and iContact--says it is moving $10M of its deposits into Black-run banks and credit unions. According to J2 Global, the move is intended to help those institutions to originate additional loans that will foster economic opportunity within underserved Black communities.
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