L.A. Business Journal

MAY 21, 2021

Social media giant Snap Inc. said it has paid out $130 million to content creators as part of its Snapchat Spotlight program.

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MAY 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based electric vehicle developer Fisker Inc. said Friday that it plans to build a new, all-electric vehicle for Pope Francis, after a visit to Vatican City by Fisker's co-founders, Henrik Fisker and Dr. Geeta Gupta-Fisker. According to the company, it plans to convert a Fisker Ocean into a vehicle for the Pope, including what it describes as a "modern, all-glass cupola" to be used for greeting the faithful.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2021

During all my years in business, I’ve noticed that some people seem to make their job look effortless , while others are always in a struggle, no matter how simple you thought the task should be. I’ve always wondered if some people are just that much smarter, or what some do that the rest of us can emulate, in order that we too get the best results without working so hard.

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MAY 21, 2021

San Diego-based Evofem Biosciences, a developer of biopharmaceuticals for female reproductive health, reported it raised $50M in its previously announced public offering. It said it will net approximately $46.6M after underwriting discounts, commissions, and expenses. The company sold 50 million shares of its common stock, plus two year warrants on up to 50 million additional shares.

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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.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 21, 2021

Thursday, May 27, 2021 -- LA BEST - LA Bioscience Ecosystem Summit 2021. The Los Angeles Bioscience Ecosystem Summit 2021 (LABEST) is the premier showcase for bioscience innovation in Los Angeles County. This event is a collaboration with colleagues from across the county to present promising academic research, entrepreneurial faculty investigators, as well as local start- up companies.

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MAY 21, 2021

Irvine-based analytics software developer Alteryx says it has launched a program which allows educators, students, and life-long learners to access its training, software, and certifications for no cost. According to the company, its new education program, SparkED, is aimed at educators and students in a traditional education environment aspiring to achieve data science skills and bolster their resume, and career changers wanting to upskill for a competitive edge in today's job market.

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MAY 21, 2021

Los Angeles-based mobile games publisher Jam City is planning to go public via a $1.2 billion special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction, according to Bloomberg, citing "people with knowledge of the matter". The SPAC--only the latest in a string of SPAC transactions in Southern California's techn industry--will see DPCM Capital acquire Jam City, as well as a Montreal, Canada-based game publisher, Ludia, Inc.

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