2016 was a momentous year for the LA tech community. Between the record-breaking funding and the sky-high demand for talent, 2016 will be remembered as the year that Los Angeles joined the roster of global tech powerhouses.
10. How you can transfer to tech, explained by 6 Angelenos who made the move
Not everyone finds their true calling on the first go around. For these six tech employees, working at a tech company wasn't likely to happen, until it did. They explained what the transition was like, and offered a bit of advice for others looking to make the move.
9. Persistence 101: 8 LA-based companies who bootstrapped their ways to the success
8. LA vs the world: How LA's tech scene measures up
With the tech capital of the world just a few hundred miles to the north, many skeptics wonder whether LA's rapid rise is more of a flash in the pan. For these four tech startups, however, starting up in LA offers much more than just an opportunity to pitch investors in Silicon Valley at half the cost.
7. As California votes to legalize cannabis, these are the 15 local weed startups to watch
The passing of Prop 64 means a brand new, soon to be legal, business opportunity for entrepreneurs in California. Built In LA took a look at a handful of the tech companies looking to revolutionize the cannabis industry.
6. From social media managers to senior developers, here's what tech employees in LA actually make
As job descriptions evolve, job titles have taken on loftier appearances. For those on the hunt for a new place to work, there can be some confusion about exactly how much a position is offering. Built In LA interviewed a number of local startups to find out exactly what tech employees make depending on the position they hold within the company.
5. 28 UCLA alumni who founded major LA tech companies
Despite a national reputation as an athletic powerhouse, UCLA is one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the world. Many alumni go on other locations, but a number of them choose to stay in — or come back to — the LA community.
4. Office Cribs: 6 LA tech offices that'll give you office envy
3. 50 LA women startup founders you should know
For one of the most diverse cities in the world, Los Angeles is making strides to diversify the tech community. Here are 50 female founders who are pushing the LA community to become the best it can possibly be.
2. Top 50 LA startups to watch in 2016
We like to start off the year by taking a look at 50 companies we expect big things from in the coming 12 months. A number of the companies experienced monumental successes over the course of 2016.
1. The 2016 Top 100 Digital Companies in LA
Ever year Built In LA takes a look at the top tech employees in LA and — starting this year — Orange County. The top 100 featured legacy tech companies and startups alike, and it's abundantly clear that LA isn't just an entertainment town anymore.
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