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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

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Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. Many people don’t realize that the majority of the monetization of the Internet originated in Los Angeles but was perfected in Silicon Valley. LA By The Numbers.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

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I also learned about this amazing resource in Chicago called BuiltInChicago which I intend to use for my trip there in November. I know that theres a lot of GroupOn bashing still in the press, but you can’t deny the kickstart its had on the local Chicago tech community. Every city should have a “BuildIn” program.

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29 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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Back in 2010, we were running a digital agency in Los Angeles for premium fashion brands when they came upon the idea for NuORDER. Thanks to Sebastian Ravitz, Loudley ! #9- 9- Provide better way to do e-commerce. Photo Credit:Olivia Skuza. Photo Credit: Grant Gordon. Fortunately, we don’t work out of my basement anymore!