Thought Leaders
How This Former Councilwoman Is Helping Vets and the Homeless Find Jobs
A Los Angeles civil servant explains the challenges related to the work force today.
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Tech
Smoke and Mirrors: Why We Aren’t Seeing More Digital Zombies Like Michael Jackson
The King of Pop's digitized performance at the Billboard Music Awards gave the world a glimpse into a captivating technology that faces serious hurdles, inside and out.
Building a Business
Q&A With Whisper CEO Michael Heyward: We Are Your ‘Stranger on a Train’
The CEO and co-founder of Whisper offers an in-depth look at how he launched the anonymous confessional app and why he believes all the secrets shared are real.
Building a Business
Amazon Releases Dash, a Home Barcode Scanner for Groceries
The new device lets Amazon Fresh subscribers add items to their online shopping lists by scanning a product's barcode or simply by saying its name.
By Laura Entis
Tech
Tinder Co-Founder Sean Rad on the Hot Dating App’s Viral Success
The Los Angeles native lives, breathes and even dreams about his insanely popular app. Here, he discusses the secret to its success and much more.
Building a Business
5 Sizzling Silicon Beach Startups to Watch
Meet the savvy bootstrappers heating up Los Angeles' exploding startup ecosystem.
Business Ideas
The Secret Behind This Legendary Hollywood Hotel’s 50-Year Run
The Sunset Marquis isn't just a place where entertainment icons stay and play--it's a Hollywood legend in its own right. Here's your all-access pass.
By Jason Ankeny
Building a Business
8 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
Lady Gaga's latest album gets scrutinized, Nokia enters the phablet market, SCORE dishes out intellectual property tips from SCORE, TechCrunch hosts Meetup + Pitch-off, a live chat with Henry Blodget. This week's news and startup events for entrepreneurs.
Marketing
Valentine’s Niche: Say It With Beer and Beef Jerky?
In the business of love, nothing is sacred -- not even candy hearts and red roses.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Entrepreneur’s Nonprofit Rolls Out a Nontraditional Shelter for the Homeless
EDAR offers mobile protection to give homeless people a roof as a low-cost alternative solution to a widespread community problem.
By Gwen Moran