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Tech Center: Los Angeles On The Brink Of Becoming Tech Power Player

PYMNTS

However, Los Angeles has been coming into its own over the last decade or so. In this week’s Tech Center tracker, Shivani Siroya, CEO of Tala , spoke with PYMNTS on how the Los Angeles area is becoming a center for tech. Los Angeles County had an estimated population of 10 million in 2015.

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Tesla’s Cybertruck Debuts At Los Angeles Event

PYMNTS

At one of the firm’s signature promotional events in Los Angeles, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unwrapped the automaker’s Cybertruck all-electric pickup. The vehicle, which will start at $39,900, is designed in the form of a large metallic trapezoid, CNBC reported.

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Whole Foods 365 Expands To Los Angeles

PYMNTS

Whole Foods has expanded its 365 concept to Los Angeles with a new opening in the Silver Lake neighborhood. with a beer from Allegro’s craft brew bar, you’ll find a blend of innovation and convenience,” said Jeff Turnas, president of 365 by Whole Foods Market.

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Steal This 5-Step Banking Innovation Playbook from Gentle Monster

South State Correspondent

For inspiration in banking innovation, we often look to other industries. Instead of thinking traditionally, Gentle Monster pursued a strategy of innovation and creativity to become the hottest sunglass company globally, creating a company currently valued at $900 million. Honkook Kim and his Gentle Monster Brand is a perfect example.

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Mastercard, SoFi Team Up On Debit Card, Payment Products

PYMNTS

It is imperative that our partners are leaders in technological innovation, security and enhanced benefits, and Mastercard is an industry leader across all of those areas.”. Also, customers who have specific SoFi and Mastercard products will be able to participate in enhanced fan experiences when SoFi Stadium opens in Los Angeles this year.

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Bringing Food Oases To Food Deserts With Innovative Pricing

PYMNTS

Fighting food deserts and flipping them into food oases is no easy task, but innovators are using dynamic pricing to tackle food instability. 2019: Year that Everytable expanded into placing smart refrigerators in offices, schools and business in the greater Los Angeles region.

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What 2019 Holds for Bank-Fintech Partnerships

Bank Innovation

Ben Savage, partner at the Los Angeles-based Clocktower Technology Ventures, told Bank Innovation that the flourishing fintech ecosystem holds both risks and opportunities for banks, […]. There are startups that want to destroy banks and startups that want banks to buy their software.