2016 was quite the year for the LA tech community. Los Angeles is poised to continue its upward trajectory as not only a tech powerhouse, but as a prime destination for top talent. Here are the Built In LA team's favorite articles from 2016.
Startup sounds: 4 founders explain the link between their love of music and tech
"I loved this article because music is so much a part of my life and I spend the majority of my time talking to different tech companies in LA. It was cool to learn how these CEOs incorporate music into their work lives and what that correlation looks like. It's almost a peek inside their minds, which I find really interesting. I also snagged some jams for my own personal playlists which is a plus!" — Jacquie Barkett, Director of Business Development
Mapping the money: LA's top 10 tech neighborhoods by funding
"Everyone thinks the startup scene in LA is relegated to the beach communities, but that's simply not the case. This is a really good visual representation of the success that LA startups are seeing. John did a great job with the research." — Tyler Kelly, Director of Business Development
Not a dog
Startup life is ruff: meet the pups of Silicon Beach
"I love dogs, but I'm a realist, and completely understood that writing about dogs on a site that covers LA-based tech startups might not be a great idea. Seeing how many startups in the area had dog-friendly offices gave me hope, but I didn't want to turn the article into something that talked about how awesome different dogs were. So I had the startups write job recommendations for their pups, and it turned out really well. I couldn't resist writing one for my roommate's cat, The Kitty, because she's a freak of nature."— John Siegel, Staff Writer
8 of the hottest holiday parties in LA tech
"It's really fun to see how local startups celebrate the holiday season. It's a great way to build morale and connect people who might not really interact much, and it's a pretty great incentive, too! — Susan Hanover Baruch, Director of Customer Success
Office Cribs: 6 LA tech offices that'll give you office envy
"Seeing all the awesome offices in LA doesn't just make me jealous, it makes me realize LA's tech community is serious. I expect big things from Los Angeles in 2017." — Maria Katris, CEO
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