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RIP Quibi: 2020-2020

RIP Quibi: 2020-2020

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"Our failure was not for lack of trying; we've considered and exhausted every option available to us."

Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg called investors on Wednesday to tell them the service would shut down, ending one of Hollywood's most high-profile streaming endeavors by a storied executive.

Cameo extends its celebrity greeting business to the b2b world.

TikTok says it's taking steps to stop hate speech on its platform.

Apple launches a 24-hour music video network.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets an online audience of nearly 700K to watch her play video games on Twitch.

WarnerMedia streams content to passengers in internet-connected cars.

Tesla has its "best quarter ever," producing over 145K vehicles.

The dot.LA Summit is coming later this month, featuring cutting-edge programming, fast-pitch competitions, networking, workshops, social events and a live awards show. See the  speakers list, register here and vote for who should pitch in our startup showcase!

Despite a sold-out advertising slate, deals with A-listers and a $1.75 billion war chest from high-profile investors, founder Jeffrey Katzenberg couldn't make the short-form mobile video platform stick. Read more >>

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We've narrowed the field down from more than 100 SoCal startups to just nine. Now, we want your thoughts on the most promising and innovative startups to participate in our Startup Pitch Showcase Finale on Wednesday, October 28. Watch the videos, choose your favorite >>

The inaugural dot.LA Summit on October 27th and 28th will feature a selection of disruptive and innovative L.A.-based startups, keynote speakers and panelists. Hear from founder CEOs and C-level executives working in tech, media, entertainment and healthcare. See the growing speaker list and register here!