Thursday, April 26, 2012 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources,advisors,dealmakers and 100 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. See [link] (more MORE >>

San Diego-based Chumby , which had developed Internet-connected, alarm-clock like devices and similar technology, has shut down, according to a report Friday. The firm had raised on the order of $25M in funding for its efforts. READ MORE>>. electronics jobs employment shutdown device internet chumby MORE >>

Mobile social discovery is all the rage as evidenced by the early success of apps like Banjo , which achieved an astounding 500,000 downloads in its first six months alone. Apparently the momentum is continuing. Earlier this week, Banjo announced it doubled its users in the last three months. Banjo currently offers iPhone, Android and Web versions. MORE >>

Los Angeles-based Playsino --which, until recently, was known as Titan Gaming--said Friday that it has raised $1.5M in a new funding round. The firm said the firm will go to support building the largest, social casino game publisher on both social networks and mobile platforms. As part of the funding, Playsino said it has named Brock Pierce as CEO. MORE >>

Thursday, April 26, 2012 -- Women CEOs of LA's Hottest Emerging Companies. Broads Circle. Meet the women CEOs of some of LA's hottest emerging companies! Find out what inspired them, how they turned their visions into reality, and how they drive revenue for their business. See [link] (more MORE >>