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s tech scene by the city’s own incubator-accelerator Be Great Partners. The firm hopes to formally integrate the startup community with key investors, representatives from local government, and members of the entertainment industry. It’s the first of several exclusive events planned for L.A.’s
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For those who may think Las Vegas is just the home of Zappos, Conferences, and day/night entertainment, well you are right. Rick Duggan Director of Website Systems & Community Technology & Incubation Services at Zappos who gave a talk based around the VegasTech and the Downtown Project. Sarah Evans PR.
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