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Nellie Bowles

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    Latest articles by Nellie Bowles

    Technology
    Hollywood vs. Silicon Valley: Lloyd Braun Has Some Things He’d Like to SayHollywood vs. Silicon Valley: Lloyd Braun Has Some Things He’d Like to Say
    Technology

    “You go to a traditional studio, and it’s almost like they’re proper. They’re trying to stop a wave with a broom.”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Hollywood vs. Silicon Valley: Call in the Celebrities! Or Not.Hollywood vs. Silicon Valley: Call in the Celebrities! Or Not.
    Technology

    “For us, it’s part of our culture. Studios are all around and celebrities are all around. You should use your natural resources.”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    AT&T Phone Records, Social Security Numbers HackedAT&T Phone Records, Social Security Numbers Hacked
    Technology

    Two months later, AT&T is informing affected customers.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    A Very Short History of LA TechA Very Short History of LA Tech
    Technology

    Let’s hope history doesn’t repeat itself in the region.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Somewhere a Place for Us: The Star-Crossed Private Club of LA TechSomewhere a Place for Us: The Star-Crossed Private Club of LA Tech
    Technology

    The tech leaders of LA had a dream: A club where the celebrities were founders, not pop stars.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    USC Tech Professor: Fewer Kegerators, More EntrepreneursUSC Tech Professor: Fewer Kegerators, More Entrepreneurs
    Technology

    “Starting a company is now acceptable to the parents. That’s very new.”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Beach Volleyball on USC’s Entrepreneur Greek RowBeach Volleyball on USC’s Entrepreneur Greek Row
    Technology

    “Graduate?” he said. “Hopefully I drop out.”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Hey, Tech Workers: LA or SF? (Chart)Hey, Tech Workers: LA or SF? (Chart)
    Technology

    Which city do you belong in?

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Three LA Boys: Snapchat’s Evan Spiegel, Tinder’s Sean Rad and Whisper’s Michael HeywardThree LA Boys: Snapchat’s Evan Spiegel, Tinder’s Sean Rad and Whisper’s Michael Heyward
    Technology

    This trio of young LA tech entrepreneurs grew up together, running around Beverly Hills and Pacific Palisades.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Bitchin’ About the (Silicon) Beach: More Debate About the Controversial LA Tech NicknameBitchin’ About the (Silicon) Beach: More Debate About the Controversial LA Tech Nickname
    Technology

    Tinder’s Sean Rad: “I think the fact they’re deciding to get rid of the term shows we’re growing up. I mean ... I fucking hate it.”

    By Nellie Bowles