With startups popping up in seemingly the most random places in LA, one city in Southern California has established itself as a real player in the tech game: Irvine.

Taylor Rose

Updated on May 21, 2024

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Built In LA caught up with four local employers that recognize the importance of holistic well-being and are providing their employees the resources they need to be happy and healthy.

With startups popping up in seemingly the most random places in LA, one city in Southern California has established itself as a real player in the tech game: Irvine.

A number of gaming powerhouses have developed a considerable presence in the area, helping LA become a city synonymous with game development. These companies are defining what's possible for gamers.

Based in sunny Orange County, this veteran mobile gaming publisher does right by its people

Olivia McClure

Updated on October 17, 2023

Three team members at the mobile game development company share how they’ve climbed the career ladder with support from their managers.

Three consumer products companies share the path from inception to development of new offerings — including how they pulled it off in a pandemic.

Advice on how to break down silos and get involved earlier in the product development process.

Local women leaders reflect on the biggest lessons they learned in their careers and offer advice for the next generation.

A new year has arrived and tech in the O.C. is not slowing down.

Olivia McClure

Updated on January 26, 2023

Leaders discuss how prioritizing innovation and empowerment boosts employees’ engagement and growth.

Managers from standout LA tech teams discuss the challenges and rewards of aligning individual and company-wide goals symbiotically.

Resources for education and leadership support the varied paths to professional success.

Kim Conway

Updated on September 22, 2022

Taking a ‘Golden Rule’ approach to hiring is proving beneficial to both companies and the candidates they’re interviewing.

Creative leaders say artists work differently than engineers or sales representatives — and knowing how to manage them effectively is key.

Anderson Chen

Updated on June 13, 2022

With tech talent now prioritizing the hiring trifecta, companies are crafting personalized strategies to reflect these ideals.

As internship programs ramp up this spring, these companies seek to provide the tools young professionals need to thrive in the workforce.

Olivia McClure

Updated on February 04, 2022

A senior director of technical operations describes how the company created its site reliability team, as well as its influence on the rest of the organization and the traits he seeks out in engineers.

MobilityWare built the first-ever Solitaire mobile game app. Here’s how the company keeps its data pipeline on the cutting edge.

At MobilityWare, that alignment is key to the company’s growth. Fang attributes his team’s recent wins with their ability to take chances on new game ideas. 

Built In LA caught up with Grace Ge to gain a better understanding of her role as the associate director of data engineering and what her typical day entails. Read on to find out.

We asked Los Angeles tech leaders to describe how they’re giving back to their communities during the coronavirus pandemic, and the responses offer a fine example of this region’s wealth of ingenuity.