PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2020

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Boulevard is striving to reinvent the way premium spas and salons do business. Biju is well respected in the payments community, and he’s been innovative with the payments products he’s put forward in the marketplace. Nair will manage, develop and scale the company’s payments business unit.

Los Angeles 130

Los Angeles Payments Management Industry 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Brands are choosing to go the brick-and-mortar route because it allows them to build community. While Uppercase doesn’t help them put on events directly, it can help create the space for the community building. Los Angeles is not as dense as New York, but Nejati said the city has always had great neighborhoods for retail.

Los Angeles 144

Los Angeles New York Branding Retail 144

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Bird said in its announcement of Bird Pay, now being trialed in two California hubs, “With more than 58 percent of Bird rides heading to or ending at a local business each day, Bird fosters connections between people and their local communities.”. As noted in this space Tuesday (Feb.

Payments 174

Payments Los Angeles Community Course 174

Abrigo

APRIL 28, 2016

To be American is to have the freedom to innovate, take risks, create, transform and put in the hard work that has led to the successes – and failures – that define human progress. Many innovators with great ideas and great potential do not begin with great wealth, so they need a great government partner to support their success.

National 150

National San Jose Los Angeles United States 150

PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2017

Here in the States, urban commuters are doubtlessly familiar with bike-sharing based on docking stations — from metro Boston’s Hubway service to Los Angeles’ Metro Bike Share. As of the latest U.S. Department of Transportation’s national count in 2016, there were 3,378 bike-share docking stations across 104 U.S.

Innovation 120

Innovation Los Angeles Metro Mobile 120

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

All of that helps prepare the ground for innovation. “In I realized I had an opportunity to create a modern brand with a focus on art while incorporating storytelling and community,” Stone said. And much of that innovation and disruption comes down to better analytical prowess. P ersonalization and Instagram. DTC Analytics.

Los Angeles 131

Los Angeles Analytics Retail Survey 131

PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

The company converted its manufacturing floors and retooled its machines to make the masks, and has committed to donating at least five million face covers to organizations serving the homeless, healthcare workers, first responders and underserved communities. Going into the post-pandemic world, Bella+Canvas has a two-pronged strategy.

Branding 165

Branding Los Angeles California Video 165

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2017

The smart light poles, which can be deployed on roadways, streets and parking lots, work to improve wireless and broad network coverage in urban areas via wirelessly connected LED lighting, thus creating a foundation for urban communities to evolve into “smart cities.” According to Roger Karner, president of Philips Lighting’s U.S.

Los Angeles 145

Los Angeles Technology United States Data 145

PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2017

Before we jump into the post, here are a few quick facts about Los Angeles and its tech scene: Greece’s population was 10,823,732 in 2015. GDP of Los Angeles County (2015): $930.82 PYMNTS: Can you describe your personal and/or professional experience with the tech community in Greece?

Industry 118

Industry Los Angeles Technology Fintech 118

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As noted in a blog post featured on Business 2 Community , the overall trend has been one where consumers expect an ever tightening window for deliveries, but logistics are ever more complex. The shift online is inexorable, and so will the pressure to speed up the movement from factory to consumers’ doorsteps.

Los Angeles 140

Los Angeles Data Management Course 140

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

a platform that will help develop a center of AutoMobility innovation via partnerships for new technologies and/or business models. Indian auto manufacturing giant Tata Motors has launched its AutoMobility Collaboration Network 2.0, Maker is looking forward to seeing how Dai can help de-risk this emerging workforce.”.

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blockchain Security Los Angeles Bitcoin 109

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

It has an innovative product, proven management and a business model that rivals other connected products, including Peloton. From the list of trainers, she might pick Leyon, who served as a consultant on the Liteboxer project from his Los Angeles gym, Gloveworx. The Liteboxer actually looks nothing like a punching bag.

Los Angeles 142

Los Angeles Exercises US Training 142

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

Grocery stores are undergoing historic transformation thanks to digital technology, transforming from rather staid operations to places that feature the latest retail and delivery innovations. That’s all fine and dandy, assuming consumers are within easy reach of those grocery stores.

Los Angeles 128

Los Angeles Washington Study Chicago 128

PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Mall developer James Rouse was known for many innovations, but his best known might have arguably been the food court. Rouse’s communications director, Robert Rubenkonig, said in a 2004 Shopping Centers Today story that the developer sought to create “community picnics” with the concept.

New York City 115

New York City New York Los Angeles New Jersey 115

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

communities. That matters because as time goes by and existing cities become prohibitively expensive — think San Francisco, New York City and Los Angeles, with Chicago, Boston and other areas not far behind — many younger, well-educated consumers are making moves to exurban or even rural areas, or smaller cities.

Payments 131

Payments Los Angeles San Francisco New York City 131

PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2017

Many innovators end up in the business of commerce or technology because they are trying to solve a problem — usually their own. This is often a good or service they find they need, and that the market doesn’t offer, which sets off a light bulb and begins the cycle of innovation. Innovation. “In I think people in the U.S.

San Francisco 118

San Francisco Los Angeles Branding California 118

PYMNTS

AUGUST 30, 2016

And as no one can quite out-Uber Uber, Visa saw the Uber platform as a natural way to both expand and contextualize commerce for the many local merchants that Uber “touches” through millions of rides in hundreds of communities worldwide. Uber riders spend billions a year in their local communities, often shortly after stepping out of an Uber.

Retail 103

Retail Los Angeles San Francisco Community 103

CB Insights

JULY 19, 2017

Corporate innovation is critical for established companies looking to stay relevant in the face of disruption from up-and-coming startups. With industries being unbundled left and right ( supermarkets , banking , cars — just to name a few) more companies are opening up in-house innovation labs every day. Innovation Lab Name: HP Labs.

Innovation 74

Innovation San Francisco Technology Mobile 74

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. As a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer, navigating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) concerns has exposed me to the intricacies of safeguarding these institutions.

Training 221

Training Compliance Fraud Policies 221

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. As a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer, navigating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) concerns has exposed me to the intricacies of safeguarding these institutions.

Training 195

Training Compliance Fraud Policies 195

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 22, 2016

The CFPB has announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Community Bank Advisory Council Members.

San Antonio 60

San Antonio Kansas City Groups CA 60

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

This summer, Nike unveiled its latest brick-and-mortar venture in Los Angeles: Nike by Melrose, a physical store that uses local online shopping data to determine its in-store inventory. Learn about the technologies, innovations, and strategies that retailers can leverage during the holidays. Major retailers and brands go local.

Retail 64

Retail Los Angeles Strategy Community 64

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Open Bank (OTCQB: OPBK) Open Bank commenced operations in 2005 as First Standard Bank in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles. They are built as a relationship bank serving the Korean community in LA and surrounding areas. A summary of the banks, their strategies, and links to their website are below. #1. BofI Holding, Inc.

North Dakota 90

North Dakota Arizona Minnesota Los Angeles 90

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

One where grocery stores, restaurants and eCommerce can deliver anything and everything to your home almost instantly by drone, payments are automatic, doctors do house calls, people communicate by FaceTime and most of the labor force works remotely.

Mobile 100

Mobile Payments Los Angeles California 100

PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2017

Nipton, appropriately enough, has it roots in the mining communities that popped up in the California and Nevada desert during the gold and silver rushes that sent eager prospectors and fortune hunters flooding west during the 19th century. Everyone has a dream after all.

Las Vegas 109

Las Vegas Nevada California Retail 109

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2018

Together, Palantir’s patent applications provide forward-looking insight into the company’s corporate product strategy and innovation, as well as where bleeding-edge population-data and analytics technology is headed. Indeed, Palantir was partially seed-funded by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.

Data 56

Data Los Angeles Software System 56

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2016

I argued that making buying seamless inside of environments that consumers used regularly for other reasons would drive innovation for those environments —and for the third parties that enabled those new commerce experiences. This capability is as disruptive as it is innovative. Third on that list was “contextual commerce.”.

Branding 100

Branding Payments Los Angeles Innovation 100

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Ample Hills Creamery — named for a line in a Walt Whitman poem — is an ice cream shop and “community gathering place.” MiniLuxe is a nail and beauty lifestyle lounge with locations in Dallas, Rhode Island, Los Angeles, and Boston. Select VC Investors: Breakaway Innovation Group. Everybody Fights .

Maine 70

Maine Capital Rhode Island DC 70

CB Insights

JUNE 14, 2018

Forward-thinking startups and large tech companies like Facebook and Google are focused on innovation in single-family and multi-family residential construction. In Los Angeles, the Playa Vista neighborhood was not considered prime real estate until recently. Table of contents. Cities’ housing shortage.

Seattle 56

Seattle Capital Industry New York 56

CB Insights

JULY 18, 2017

Last week, we asked if all the recent revelations about harassment in the tech/venture community would lead to real change. We mapped out the most well-funded companies in each city across Greater Los Angeles. We were expecting a fair amount of optimism. Didn’t really get that. The full results are below. Mapping it out.

Los Angeles 28

Los Angeles Google Data Company 28

Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

CU Wallet, a Los Angeles-based provider of white-label digital wallet solutions for regional and community FIs, has picked Finovate Best of Show winner AnchorID to provide multi-factor authentication. Pictured: CEO David Schropfer demonstrating AnchorID at FinovateFall 2014 in New York.

Los Angeles 12

Los Angeles New York Regional Community 12

Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2019

Financial criminals are working hard, using technology and innovation to their advantage, to stay one step ahead of FinCEN and financial institutions. Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families.

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System Las Vegas San Antonio San Diego 264

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2020

“Since we can’t gather in person, Kindling is your space to explore live experiences being created by instigators in the BMan community & beyond,” said organizers in a tweet. The portal will also host virtual parties, performances, screenings and celebrations curated by members of the Burning Man community.

New Jersey 151

New Jersey Community Los Angeles Austin 151

CB Insights

JULY 17, 2018

Market share is simply shifting away from big chains that haven’t successfully innovated, flowing instead to new models for creating and selling food to customers. Community initiatives: Loom (Massachusetts). Community initiatives: Loom. Rest stop upgrade: the Tesla supercharger drive-in (Santa Monica).

San Francisco 69

San Francisco California United States CA 69

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Bank Innovation named Jill one of the 10 most innovative CEOs in banking for 2015, and we doubt that Bank Innovation would know who Jill is if not for her presence on Twitter. To those community bankers claiming their growing Compliance departments say no to everything. Community bank marketing resources.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Technology Community 60

CB Insights

JULY 24, 2018

. “The best brands and retailers have to give people a reason to go into a store … every day in the press, traditional retailers are announcing bankruptcy or closing stores, and it’s because they haven’t innovated the shopping experience.” We’ve created a community.”

Retail 49

Retail Online Branding New York 49

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2014

It’s been a busy year integrating recent acquisitions, purchasing $1 billion+ in Banco Popular deposits, hiring former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to advise on community relations, and having former President Bill Clinton speak at a major financial literacy event. Bank Acquisition of the Year - BB&T Corp.

Los Angeles 101

Los Angeles Apple Risk Management California 101