Created by founder Toby Daniels , Social Media Week Los Angeles will focus this series of discussions around the theme of “Empowering Change Through Collaboration.” Monday: Los Angeles – The Social City. Why Los Angeles Is The Next Silicon Valley. ”   SMWLA will take place next week Sept. MORE >>

This is the place to be if you’re angel investor wanting to find the next flock of great companies. At 1,600 members, LATHH is 1 of 5 Los Angeles groups in the Top 100 Worldwide Tech meetups worldwide. I’ve met many a TCA angel at TechZulu’s events. Schmoozd & Start Engine Events. LA Tech Happy Hour. MORE >>

Santa Monica has just gotten yet another boost in its bid to become the capital of Silicon Beach, as Microsoft said this week that it is opening up a new, 125-person strong entertainment studio in the city as part of an effort to create interactive content for the Xbox. READ MORE>>. MORE >>

Originally based in Seattle, cyPOP made it’s Beta launch in November, but made the big move to Los Angeles earlier this year. When asking Josie why cyPOP decided to make the move from Seattle to LA, she said, “Santa Monica and Los Angeles are a great combination of technology and content generators. MORE >>

State of Content is an unrivaled opportunity to connect and collaborate with today’s leading influencers, executives, and entrepreneurs in the new establishment of advertising, marketing & technology. This event will bring together thought leaders to discuss the current state of CONTENT within the ever-evolving digital ecosystem. MORE >>