As research costs continue to grow in the coming years, the need to provide effective solutions that can keep pace with technology, while minimizing expenses has never been greater.  Strong R&D and cost optimization at instrument manufacturing companies has brought about significant improvements. Still, finding the sweet spot between high precision and reasonable costs for lab equipment is the desired outcome for laboratories across the country.  We spoke to Aadhar...

Hearing the name MAGICdATES might conjure up images of candle-lit dinners that may result in finding your soulmate. While that’s a seductive idea, the “date” we’re referring to here is the sweet and ancient fruit that grows on palm trees. We caught up with Diana Jarrar-Solomon, the founder of MAGICdATES and she confirmed that this association was ubiquitous and especially fun around Valentine’s Day. Diana is the maker of this...

For the better part of the last decade, through the rise of wearable devices, genetic testing, and data-driven technologies, individuals now have more information than ever about their own health, encouraging health education and literacy. This can translate to better decision-making and ultimately improved well-being. Health startups are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for promoting measurable lifestyle actions that correlate how lifestyle, diet, and nutrition choices affect cellular...

K-pop is a genre of popular music originating in South Korea. While the modern form of K-pop can be traced back to the early 90s, the term itself has been popularized since the 2000s, replacing the term Gayo, which also refers to domestic pop music in South Korea.  The trend of people living or working within 50 miles of where they grew up is changing faster and faster as the...

Motorcycle riding is a combination of exhilaration, fear, relaxation, and pleasure that changes you forever.  It’s physical & emotional pleasure, with a layer of anxiety & adrenaline.  The sense of freedom feels complete on two wheels, and riding doesn't transport you to a destination; it is the destination. Motorcyclists often feel like they belong to a big community, and that sensation gives them something in common; a shared bond that...

Every entrepreneur has a different story for the inspiration behind his or her business. Some know from day one that they want to be their own boss while others come up with ideas when working for someone else and decide to take the entrepreneurial leap. However, most business owners will agree on one thing: being an entrepreneur is great. There are endless reasons for this, and every entrepreneur will have...

The cost of higher education continues to skyrocket and student debt has swelled to $1.6 trillion. One innovative North Hollywood-based startup is addressing the root of the issue. Saving for college should be at the forefront of any financial plan, even though it takes years to achieve goals.  Meet Ksenia Yudina, Founder, and CEO at U-Nest, an Easy College Savings App for Parents We interviewed Ksenia Yudina, Founder | CEO...

Electric scooters are everywhere, you see them piled up on random street corners, sidewalks, neighborhoods… whizzing by in bike lanes all over the place in Silicon Beach.  Ever wonder about the inner workings of how these scooters magically appear everywhere charged up and ready for use? Well, we looked behind the scenes and found an amazing disruptive startup “Perch” that is taking an interesting approach to solving the logistics behind...