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Snapchat, Twilio Offer Domestic Violence Support Amid Pandemic
Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Published on April 03, 2025

Snapchat, Twilio Offer Domestic Violence Support Amid Pandemic

Twilio announced Monday it will be committing $2 million in cash grants to organizations that are providing voice, text or chat support during the COVID-19 pandemic to help with an increase in demand. Snapchat is offering new in-app resources for users experiencing domestic violence.

Kelly O'Halloran Kelly O'Halloran
Updated on April 03, 2025

Why Customer Feedback Is a Cross-Functional Priority at Altruist

Altruist's head of customer success walks Built In LA through their feedback channels, from point of collection through upgrades to their platform. 

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Alton Zenon III Alton Zenon III
Updated on April 03, 2025

Better.com Is Growing Its Sales Team Right Now

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 03, 2025

How the Pandemic Reshaped Telehealth — and Where the Technology Goes From Here

Telehealth has proved invaluable during the pandemic, but now that mass adoption is here, what’s next?

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Jeff Link Jeff Link
Updated on April 03, 2025

‘Death Stranding’ Composer Joel Corelitz on the Evolution of Sound Design

Unlike a cinematic score, video game music responds to the player’s actions. Getting it right can make or break the experience.

‘Death Stranding’ Composer Joel Corelitz on the Evolution of Sound Design
Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 03, 2025

SpaceX Secured $850M, SUPER73 Raised $20M, and More LA Tech News

In a week full of funding rounds of all sizes, learn about which LA tech companies are making new advancements. This is the Built In LA weekly refresh.

Updated on April 03, 2025

Thrive Market raises $111M to bring healthy groceries to your door

Online health food company Thrive Market announced a $111M round of funding this morning. The round will help the company create new branded goods, as well as expand the startup's marketing efforts. The three-year-old company offers a wide selection of healthy food for a $60 a year membership, allowing access to organic products at better prices than stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.

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