The most cliche advice for startup founders is to identify a problem in your life and find a way to solve it. A founder with multiple exits under his belt, Paul Freedman, has a big problem: His beloved Oakland A’s are moving to Las Vegas by way of Sacramento. “It’s interesting how much a sports […]
Midi is building a digital platform for an oft-overlooked area of women’s health
When Joanna Strober was around 47 she stopped sleeping. While losing sleep is a common symptom of perimenopause, she first had to go to multiple providers, including driving 45 minutes out of San Francisco to pay $ 750 out of pocket, to get that diagnosis and proper treatment. “That feeling of wow, I’ve really been […]
Jim Harbaugh RV: Chargers coach fulfills 'Jim Rockford' dream by living in camper in Los Angeles area
Los Angeles is a city known for its lavish lifestyle. From the entertainment industry booming in the California metropolis to its warm weather and beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean, it’s a luxurious destination for many. While some choose to adapt to the City of Angels, others stick to their own style. Jim Harbaugh falls […]
Plug In South LA helps build diverse startups in a traditionally underserved area
Derek Smith, the founder of Plug In South LA, grew up in southern Los Angeles and saw first-hand the frustration that stems from lack of economic development. That’s why he decided to come home in 2015, after spending the first part of his career in NYC, to start a startup incubator in his old neighborhood. […]
IRS Special Agent on Crypto: ‘We See Mountains of Fraud in This Area’
A special agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says the tax agency is “seeing mountains and mountains of fraud” in the cryptocurrency space. The IRS criminal investigation unit is trying to train all of its agents on crypto and non-fungible token (NFT) issues because “this space is the future,” he stressed. IRS Special Agent […]