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

TechCrunch LA

billion — more than 5x of its valuation at the time of its Series C round, and significantly higher than its $1.875 billion valuation in May (yes, just three and a half months ago) when it raised $125 million in a Series D funding event. Image Credits: SpotOn. SpotOn is taking on the likes of Square in the payments space.

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Finding a Technical Cofounder for Your Startup

SoCal CTO

The bad news is that Finding Developers is Tough Here in Los Angeles and even people willing to pay have a hard time finding Web Development in Los Angeles. Tech Events / Meetups - In Los Angeles, There are lots of Networking Events in Los Angeles and Southern California that are techie oriented.

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Marketing, Startups and Networking in Los Angeles – Cliff Allen

SoCal CTO

Cliff Allen is someone I've known for quite a few years and he's a go to person for me when I'm thinking about issues around marketing, sales, technology, startups and networking. A few years ago, my CTO spotted a need that local groups and organizations have in handling RSVPs and registrations for meetings and events.

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Product Management for Startups in Los Angeles – Steve Gilison

SoCal CTO

Steve Gilison worked as a market researcher and product manager at a startup where my company, TechEmpower , did the software / web development. I have about 11 years in the technology sector including roles doing market research, sales and product development. My focus has been marketing strategy and product development.

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Hacking Hacker News – How Wily Startups Leverage Social News Sites

InfoChachkie

Although the exact sequence of events is a bit unclear, it appears that Hacker News user "lukethomas"(who is unaffiliated with Divshot) was prompted to create the Hacker News post after reading a tweet about the initiation of the company's private beta. Never ask a tech community for feedback when your true intent is to close a sale.

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Does Best Buy Need a Restart?

Eric Greenspan

” Another issue that has plagued Best Buy’s image is the add-on sale that became a focus at the register. Imagine entering the store and joining a discussion or class on Photoshop, web development or replacing a hard disk. We listened to you and made a few clever predictions. Not to mention, more traffic.

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TechZulu Tech Crawl | Culver City Edition!

Tech Zulu Event

Be a host company (must provide food / drink to attendees), then email events@techzulu.com with TZTECHCRAWL as the subject. . . We currently have sponsorship slots open If you would like to be part of this amazing event and show your support for Community. Sponsorship Opportunities for Events, and other channels. No refunds.