Is it just me, or is the LA tech scene finally outshining SV this cycle? Seeing so much local heat around SpaceX and Anthropic lately. I’ve been talking to a few folks who are moving away from the one big bid model and using $10k SPVs to just build a basket of these LA heavy names.
Much easier than fighting for a direct cap table spot. Anyone else rebalancing their private portfolio this month?

Hello Are they any other HR licenses that are as valuable as the SHRM and HRCI ?

I am looking into the CCP (Certified Compensation Professional). It seems to be quite an expensive exam.

If anyone else is studying, let me know and maybe we can share study materials!

For those who have taken it, are there any cheaper or alternative study materials to any official guides you would recommend? I went this route with the PHR and SHRM-SCP and passed each on the both try, so I wanted to see if that method may be viable here. Any recommended order to take courses in?

For the people who earned the SHRM-CP, did you feel it was worth it? I have an indirect HR position, been applying for more HR focused positions and wondering if this would help. I got the CAPM (certified associate of project management) in December, but that hasn’t really changed things. Would love some opinions before working on another certification!

Thinking of getting my SHRM-SCP, anyone out there have it? Is it worth it?

Just received 2 offers that I’m weighing, both in Advertising tech:
1. Smaller firm about to be acquired by a larger one, Product Marketing role (title would be Sr. PMM)
2. FAANG, Sales Account Manager role (similar to my current role)
I have 5-6 YOE and have been in an Account Management role for most of my career - is it worth making the switch to PMM at a smaller firm or sticking with what I know at a FAANG? Both would have relatively similar comp. Thanks in advance for your input!

Can anyone help me with the salary range for project manager at Infosys

Software Sales: How long did it take back then to close your first deal?

Hey everyone- any of you need a website for your side gig? Feel free to message me.

Recommendations on the best podcast, book, or other medium to learn more about “entrepreneurship through acquisition”?

Scoping out a new role. If anybody knows of a Chief of Staff role at a startup/scale up, please let me know. UK based and ideally remote or South West. Thanks

Question for emigrants: do you vote in your country of origin elections? Curious about the reasons for yes and no answers

Vp salary for Treasury at Citi? No idea

Does anyone know of a good place online to look for UI/UX designers who specialize in Figma?

Anyone have a reading recommendation for navigating office politics, especially “managing up” ? I’m reading Influence without Authority and it’s starting off very well and I think I want to explore the concept more deeply.

As a first time PM at a company with no PM structure, I’m finding it difficult to learn good practices and bring myself to “the next level”. Has anyone here had a similar self taught start that made the break through to become a solid senior PM? Anything will help, books, etc.

A colleague told me today that Google separates Product Manager and Product Owner as two separate roles. I believe that one PM role is preferred in the industry and most modern software companies, especially FAANG companies, only have PMs. Just curious what others have experienced and if I'm correct in my assumption.

I'b be working closely with CEO on b2b marketing of our product. Any inputs on b2b marketing from PMs? Fundamentals?

any openings for associate (technology) in pwc..??

Anyone in LA following the FIRE regimen? If so, can you share a bit about your journey thus far and ultimate goal?

How many people use the metro and or commuter bus to work? I’m European and lived in NY but I know that public transport is very different here. I’m thinking of speed, safety, reliability, and realistic expectation to use every day - TIA!

Currently commuting from Newport Beach to Beverly Hills 4x a week for work. I thought I could last till lease expiration (May) but it's really getting to me. Any recs on neighborhoods with sub 1.2k rent? This will be the max I can afford while still paying for my Newport apartment

Any insights/opinions on living in Toluca Lake?

What’s the most you would feel comfortable spending on rent in BH/WeHo for a 1bed at $250k TC and no debt?

Let’s talk about spiders. They’re EVERYWHERE at my place. Same for you or nah?

🤬🤬These freaking mosquitoes are killing me. I hate that bug spray needs to be included as part of my going out routine.

Does anyone have suggestions for fragrance free options?

Need recs for takeout in downtown please anywhere up to like $50. Sushi or Peruvian or anything really maybe not overly saucey dishes thx so much

Will be moving to LA at the start of next year. I make $150k and my boyfriend freelances and averages around $60k. How much should we realistically be paying in rent max?

Best areas to live in if have to commute to DTLA two days a week and partner has to travel to Riverside next year? Ideally we don't want to move twice. Hoping to not have longer than 1 hr commute with traffic in either direction. Please be kind I know LA traffic is horrible- I don't need a lecture about how bad it is lol

Anyone subletting this summer?

Anyone down to meet for food and drinks in the next couple of weeks?

Safely and socially distant ofcourse, with assurance of no covid infections etc., whatever one is comfortable with.

I have a young mentee (Junior at University of Michigan) who is hardworking, ambitious, and a total sweetheart!!
She is looking for a TV/film/production internship for this summer and I was hoping someone could help give her a referral to an internship 🥺 She has been diligently networking and searching for internships for over half a year. I know she will wow everyone she will meet and I can’t think of anyone more deserving than her. I work in healthcare so I wish I could do more to help her!

New to LA... what’s the best places to meet people? I live in downtown

Your secret $-$$ diner in LA County?

Just got offered to join potential project that would relocate me to LA for 3-4 months for onsite work. Their office is downtown, I’m single, 29 have the flexibility in lifestyle for this kind of move. Is it worth coming to LA rn? There are obvious Covid risks, but anything else I should consider when looking at this move? Thank you

Super bummed about the hiking trail and beach closures. What are some good outdoor areas I can go to? Walks around my block are getting boring.

Celeb sightings! Share your experiences, ie who, where, when?