A $2 billion lawsuit over Tinder may finally be coming to an end. And no matter what verdict is reached, one thing is certain: Tinder created a ton of wealth, and that means someone rich is going to win — be it billionaire media mogul Barry Diller and Match's current executives, certain members of the early Tinder team, or simply one of the groups' top-tier lawyers.
#TechLA's Movers & Shakers This Week 📢
➡️ A USC professor has pioneered a course that teaches about ongoing global crises and gives students the opportunity to create tangible applications to help aid people in need like the world refugee crisis.
➡️ L.A. Rams' Odell Beckham Jr. joins the list of athletes who've traded their normal salaries for cryptocurrency.
LA Tech and Venture Capital News 🗞
🗞 Los Angeles' city leaders put forward a plan for companies operating out of the Port of L.A. to have 100% zero-emission ships by 2030 though the technology is not yet available.
🗞 SpaceX this week sent a rocket into space with the intention to hit an asteroid.
🗞 Amazon employees made a plan to strike against the company on Black Friday in a movement called "Make Amazon Pay."
🎙 Listen Up 💬
Need a podcast recommendation this weekend? Here are some new pods to keep you company this weekend:
🎙 Natalie Gordon joined this week's Behind Her Empire podcast to discuss her rise as an entrepreneur without significant VC money and how the "failure" of her previous business set her up for the success of Babylist. Listen on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎙 Shawn Colo, a private equity investor who has seen the internet's rise with Google, tells the LA Venture podcast that he sees an opportunity in delivery and logistics as the future of ecommerce. Want to hear more of L.A. Venture? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
🎙 Jam City President Josh Yguado believes building trust starts with taking care of the fans. dot.LA co-founder Spencer Rascoff talks with Yguado about Jam City and the future of mobile gaming all on this week's Office Hours podcast. Subscribe to Office Hours on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts.
🚨 EXTRA EXTRA 🚨
🗞 Americans are expected to spend a record amount on online shopping this Monday. But inventory shortages caused by global supply chain disruptions could damper the holiday cheer.
🗞 The CDC recommends vaccinated travelers take a COVID test at least three days before traveling, and requires it for unvaccinated individuals.
🗞 Here are seven travel apps to get you through the holiday season.Am I doing this right? 🤔
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