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Entrepreneurship Runs Deep In SoCal, As Even Monks Go Into E-Commerce

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In one more example of why Southern California has become a hotbed for new, technology-based startups, a group of local Benedictine monks in Valyermo--just north of Los Angeles near Palmdale--apparently has its own, hot e-commerce startup, MonksInk.com.

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U.S. Recognizes Southern California Technology Innovators

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Several Southern California technology innovators from Southern California were recognized this morning in a ceremony at the White House, at the 2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation awards. In a ceremony today, President George W.

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Companies In Southern California

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Northrop Grumman - Palmdale - (www.northropgrumman.com). Skysafe is a developer of technology to disable--and take over--rogue consumer drones, and just announced a Series A funding from Andreessen Horowitz and Founder Collective. Most of the company's drones are of the smaller, tactical variety. 5D Robotics - San Diego - (www.5drobotics.com).

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Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel among LAEDC 2015 Eddy Awards Honorees

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Evan Spiegel exemplifies the creative, entrepreneurial spirit of the Los Angeles region, and the success of his company Snapchat has helped make Los Angeles synonymous with technology and successful tech startups.