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To get a quick pulse of the tech trends they’re hoping to see front and center in the new year, Built In LA asked leaders across three local companies to share their thoughts in a single phrase and then explain how it’ll impact their respective industries.

Ellen Glover

Updated on April 03, 2025

GrowFlow says it’s planning to “across the board” in areas like sales, marketing, customer service and software engineering.

Ashley Bowden

Updated on April 03, 2025

The social network is furthering its mission to bring members of the LGBTQ+ community together.

Jeremy Porr

Updated on April 03, 2025

The company’s latest raise comes just three months after it secured $20 million in its Series A round. WhatNot offers customers access to purchase popular collectibles like Pokémon cards, Funko Pops, vintage pins and sodas. 

SteelHouse, a Culver City ad tech startup, tripled their year-over-year revenue in 2015 and are aiming even higher for the next nine months. In doing so, they're filling their office with key hires, specifically salespeople. We spoke with three key members of the SteelHouse sales team to find out how they have maintained a positive culture, grown their team and found success.

Back in 2007, Brett Markinson founded HauteLook to give members exclusive 48-hour sales on fashion items. Quite a few people liked the idea - including Nordstrom, which acquired HauteLook in 2011. Today, Markinson is bringing that same strategy to a space a bit less saturated than flash sales with Savoir Mode.