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Updated on April 03, 2025

Dress for success: Here's what you should (and shouldn't) wear to an interview in LA tech

Despite most LA tech dress codes seeming to require simply wearing some sort of garment, most applicants assume that an in-office interview means showing up in formal attire. But is that the right assumption? We spoke with recruiters from four local tech companies about what they expect interviewees to wear and what their attire says about them.

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Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 03, 2025

Taboola’s Acquisition, Rivian Raised Another $2.5B, and More LA Tech News

Tech startups on the West Coast are full of fresh ideas and are raising new funding to fuel their growth. From edtech to real estate, learn how these companies are changing the game. This is the Built In LA weekly refresh.

Anderson Chen Anderson Chen
Updated on April 03, 2025

Harnessing Fire and Water: How To Integrate Designers and Engineers

The work of engineers and designers are intertwined. Successful tech companies know how to unite both teams towards a common goal.

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Updated on April 03, 2025

Work hard, play hard: 3 of the hottest holiday parties in LA tech

Here are three of the hottest holiday parties from LA tech companies who this month.

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Jessica Powers Jessica Powers
Updated on April 03, 2025

How 3 Local First-Time Managers Found Their Footing

First-time managers bring fresh perspectives and expertise to their roles. But how can they best handle the transition?

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Kimberly Valentine Kimberly Valentine
Updated on April 03, 2025

8 Purpose-Driven LA Tech Companies Hiring Now

From fighting climate change to lowering prescription costs, employees at these eight companies have found purpose in their work — and each team is looking to hire.

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Jeremy Porr Jeremy Porr
Updated on April 03, 2025

E-Scooter Unicorn Bird Plans to Go Public via SPAC at $2.3B Valuation

The news comes just six months after reports first broke about Bird’s intent to go public. The merger with Switchback II Corporation, a Dallas-based special purpose acquisition company, is expected to value the company at $2.3 billion.

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