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Published on April 03, 2025

6 tech companies born out of local coworking spaces

With multiple locations all over LA County, coworking spaces like Cross Campus, BLANKSPACES and WeWork are providing options that young businesses never had in the past.

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Updated on April 03, 2025

How HR Leaders at 2 LA-Based Companies Foster People-First Cultures

HR leaders from two local companies shared what it means to truly put employees first, and the perks and benefits that ensure their success.

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Updated on April 03, 2025

Ghost Raises $30M Series B to Grow Its B2B Retail Solution

The company will invest in hiring new talent across product, engineering and design.

Updated on April 03, 2025

New LA app tells you if the commute is really worth it

Pairchute is a free mobile app that allows users to post and request real-time content of a given location. The app, launched in September 2015, allows people to connect with others who are at the spot they want to go to, whether it’s a restaurant, hiking trail, beach or elsewhere. 



Updated on April 03, 2025

With backing from UCLA VC Fund, SmartestK12 prepares to pilot in LA schools

SmartestK12 announced an undisclosed venture round from UCLA Venture Capital Fund last week, which will propel the company through pilot testing their product in LA Unified School District starting in January.

Updated on April 03, 2025

Steven Spielberg-backed VR company raises $23M

The Virtual Reality Company, brainchild of two-time Academy Award-winning director and visual effects maven Robert Stromberg, announced a $23 million Series A funding this morning. The two-year-old company plans on using the funds to produce additional original virtual reality content.

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