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SpotOn raises $300M at a $3.15B valuation and acquires Appetize

TechCrunch LA

The latest investment is being used to finance the acquisition of another company in the space — Appetize, a digital and mobile commerce payments platform for enterprises such as sports and entertainment venues, theme parks and zoos. So they see a responsibility to install the necessary technology to properly run their business.”.

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Southland Technology Conference (SoTeC)

SoCal Tech Calendar

Saturday, October 29, 2011 -- Southland Technology Conference (SoTeC). Southland Technology Conference (SoTeC) is a non-profit organization that organizes conferences for IT professionals. SoTeC has been known for providing attendees with dynamic, cutting edge, informative and entertaining keynote presentations.

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Southland Technology Conference (SoTeC)

SoCal Tech Calendar

Friday, October 28, 2011 -- Southland Technology Conference (SoTeC). Southland Technology Conference (SoTeC) is a non-profit organization that organizes conferences for IT professionals. SoTeC has been known for providing attendees with dynamic, cutting edge, informative and entertaining keynote presentations.

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HelloOffice Sets Up Shop In LA

socalTECH

The company pointed to LA's growth in the technology and entertainment area for the entry into the market. Los Angeles is served by a significant number of commercial real estate brokerages, many of whom specialize in technology, entertainment, or both. READ MORE>>.

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8 Strides For Balanced Business Thinking And Delivery

Startup Professionals Musings

Too many entrepreneurs I know start by highlighting their new technology , and assume that it will sell itself. Unfortunately, technology doesn’t create a vision, and usually frightens customers away, unless they understand the vision and value first. Every balanced leader does marketing early.

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Wearable Smart Devices | Ushering in the Future of Smart Technology

Tech Zulu Event

Today, there are many companies competing for innovation in the field of wearable tech. Not only can wearable technology make our lives easier, but it can also help to make the lives of many with illnesses or disabilities more comfortable and productive. Google Glass is one of the most famous examples of wearable Tech.

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

Andrew was SVP of Mobile at Fox Digital Entertainment which launched the very successful Simpsons online game (curse you for wasting tons of my kids free time!) and Petri was co-founder and head of creative at Remedy Entertainment that launched the hit PC games Max Payne and Alan Wake. Tech Market Analysis Upfront Ventures'

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