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Los Angeles-based Talespin nabs $15 million for its extended reality-based workforce training tools

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That’s what the Los Angeles-based extended reality technology developer Talespin did — and it just raised $15 million to grow its business. . Specifically, making talent management, training and hiring easier for employers in certain industries.

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GigXR Gets Strategic Investment For AR/VR CPR Training

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Los Angeles-based GigXR, a developer of mixed reality simulation training for the healthcare industry, says it has received a strategic investment and partnership with a subsidiary of Northwest Permanente P.C. Northwest is a physicial-led multispecialty group practice. Financial details of the investment were not announced.

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The Los Angeles Fire Department wants more drones

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As it looks to modernize its operations, the Los Angeles Fire Department is turning to a number of new technologies, including expanding its fleet of drones for a slew of new deployments. Training to become a drone pilot for the LAFD is particularly intense, Fields says. The typical pilot will get up to 80 hours of training.

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Startup Boost Targets Los Angeles With Pre-Accelerator Program

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A new program in Los Angeles, Startup Boost / Los Angeles , says it is launching a "pre-accelerator" program which aims to help bridge the gap between a team with an "evolved" idea and seed investors and accelerator programs. READ MORE>>.

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Honey Gets Naming Rights On L.A. Clippers Training Center

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Los Angeles-based startup Honey , which provides online discount codes and coupons to e-commerce shoppers, has entered into a naming deal with the L.A. Clippers , which have renamed their training center the Honey Training Center: Home of the L.A. Financial details of the partnership were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Lakers Training Facility Goes Solar

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The training facility for the Los Angeles Lakers , the UCLA Health Training Center , has just gone solar, according to an anouncement from The Los Angeles Lakers, LG Electronics USA and Vaha Energy.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Launch Venture Focused On Youth Sports

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The Los Angeles Dodgers , along with Elysian Park Ventures , the private investment firm created by the ownership group behind the Los Angeles Dodgers specifically for investments in entrepreneurs in the areas of sports, technology, and entertainment, have launched and funded a new venture called E|L1.