Mon.May 31, 2021

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Whatnot Raises $50 Million

L.A. Business Journal

Marina Del Rey-based Whatnot Inc. raised $50 million in Series B funding to grow its staff and expand its marketplace of collectible fan memorabilia.

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8 Keys To Developing Exciting Business Relationships

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to new businesses, I’m a strong believer that no one succeeds alone in business. Yet I find that many entrepreneurs struggle and fail with that transition from personally developing an innovative new idea, to building all the relationships necessary to transform their idea into a successful business. These relationships include investors, an operational team , and customers.

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Early Learning Platform CodeSpark to Be Acquired

L.A. Business Journal

Pasadena-based CodeSpark Inc., a digital education platform focused on STEM learning for young children, has agreed to be acquired by New York-based early education business Begin.

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LA500 Q&A: Activision’s Bobby Kotick on Pandemic Moves and the Power of Franchises

L.A. Business Journal

Amid a global pandemic, Activision Blizzard shifted to a remote work model to facilitate the release of new games and the operation of two esports leagues.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.