You may have noticed a lack of posts to the Digest as of late. This is mostly due to the time required to deliver the best work possible to my paying clients, and also because the news flow has been slow in recent weeks — big news (Dollar Shave Club’s huge exit, volatility at Hyperloop One, etc.), but relatively quiet overall. We…
If you want a shot at making it big in the entertainment world, you go to Hollywood. And anyone who has chosen such a path knows how difficult it can be to make connections with fellow talent, and to gain the attention of the powers that be in this town. Castar, available now for iOS and Android, aims to make it easier…
Cornerstone on Demand brought together the area’s best & brightest for its fourth annual LA Tech Summit, once again hosted at the Fairmont. LA Tech has arrived. @CornerstoneInc CEO @amiller29 #latechsummit pic.twitter.com/woEOuVKKzW — LATech Digest (@LATechDigest) October 25, 2016 Speakers included Mayor Eric Garcetti, Snapchat influencer Logan Paul (fresh off his 60 Minutes appearance), Loot Crate cofounder Chris Davis (whose company just…
On Tuesday October 13, Kairos Society brought together young, purpose-driven entrepreneurs to the Warner Brothers Studios lot for the Kairos Summit, which highlighted the efforts of the Kairos 50. Kairos 50 companies showcased their wares in areas such as agriculture and health: Local farming, algae harvesting, mass grub growth — food solutions at @KairosSociety #oiw2015 #k50 #kgs15 pic.twitter.com/cMVA3jK7sx — New Music Tipsheet…
As the Digest approaches its first anniversary, we wanted to build a quick snapshot of LA’s bustling tech scene, whether you be a long-timer, or a curious newbie who wants to understand what all the buzz is about. Soooo, we put together this overview of the Los Angeles tech scene, circa 2015. EDIT: UPDATED 2016 SLIDESHARE PRESO ADDED 1/5/16 LA is… An…