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Silicon Beach Report Feb. 9: Snap Is Trying to Lure Instagram Advertisers by Offering Them Free Ads on Snapchat

L.A. Business Journal

Snap is trying to lure Instagram advertisers by offering them free ads on Snapchat; Elon Musk explains why SpaceX prefers clusters of small engines for the Falcon Heavy; and digital media drives entertainment employment growth in Los Angeles

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Closing on $103M, MaC VC is changing the face of venture capital

TechCrunch LA

The partners at MaC Venture Capital , the Los Angeles-based investment firm that has just closed on $103 million for its inaugural fund, have spent the bulk of their careers breaking barriers. ” A focus on diversity reaps rewards for this Los Angeles investor. “We look at all verticals.

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Who's In Southern California's Unicorn Club?

socalTECH

A look at the companies who are private, backed by venture capital, and are valued at more than $1 billion across Southern California -- from San Diego to Los Angeles to Santa Barbara -- is an interesting contrast in the wide range of types of technology companies across the region. SpaceX (www.spacex.com).

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LA's Innovators Get Spotlight, But Investors Cautious

socalTECH

The magazine turned its attention this month towards the Los Angeles innovation and technology economy in a section guest edited by StartEngine co-founder Howard Marks , including a reception held Wednesday evening at the Viceroy in Santa Monica. Big disclaimer: the author and editor was one of the honorees at the event).

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Interview with Matt Kozlov, Techstars Space Accelerator

socalTECH

This morning's interview is with Matt Kozlov , the Managing Director of the new Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator , which just got started in Los Angeles. Right now, we're in the beginning of the mentorship phase, where our companies have moved here from all over the world to spend three months in Los Angeles.

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Reflections On 2017: Krisztina 'Z' Holly, MAKE IT IN LA

socalTECH

Check out the entertaining video here.) Most Angelenos don't realize Los Angeles is the largest manufacturing center in the country. (We And being a center of manufacturing, aerospace, design, transportation, food, fashion, logistics, and culture, Los Angeles can be poised to be at the center of it all.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hyperloop

Tech.Co

Hyperloop One has has announced agreements with: Russia, Helsinki-Tallinn, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, Los Angeles, USA, Dubai-Abu Dhabi, and United Arab Emirates. Former SpaceX rocket designer Brogan BamBrogan was one of the initial cofounders of Hyperloop One. Hardt Global Mobility.

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