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A LA Podcast Startup for Latinos
A LA Podcast Startup for Latinos
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"There isn't any content that speaks to [U.S. Latinos'] culture and interests."
This week the former heads of Universal Music Group, Fonovisa Records and other longtime executives in the Latino media space launched Pitaya, a podcasting company aimed at tapping a market that's been mostly overlooked by some of the larger podcast studios. Reporter Breanna De Vera has the story.
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L.A.-based Pitaya Entertainment launched this week with six new podcasts hosted by popular personalities including Puerto Rican actress Giselle Blondet and her daughter, Gabriella Pabón. Read more>>
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Among the hottest fintech startups, Brex is upending the corporate credit card and cash management system. Founder and Co-CEO Henrique Dubugras has migrated from the Bay Area to Beverly Hills. Join us Wednesday, February 24th at 11:00am PT for a fireside chat with Dubugras hosted by dot.LA co-Founder and Executive Chairman Spencer Rascoff.