--- title: "Venice: the Economic Development of Tech and Culture" description: “High tech in LA employs more than 368,500 people in 2013, more than any other metro region in the nation.” What's the best kept secret in Venice of Los Angeles? The Tech. Discover Venice, its startup image: https://techinmotion.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Venice-long.png --- # Venice: the Economic Development of Tech and Culture Aug 11, 2015 [ TechInMotion ](https://techinmotion.com/blog/author/techinmotion) [![Venice long](https://techinmotion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Venice-long.png?width=640&height=238&name=Venice-long.png)](https://techinmotion.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Venice-long.png) *“Los Angeles has been the center of technology and innovation, with the nexus of its signature aerospace and entertainment industries...” * *“The high tech sector in LA is large and diverse, reaching across many industries...”* *“Technology is the single most important ingredient for building and nurturing a thriving, prosperous, and growing economy...” * *“High tech in LA employs more than 368,500 people in 2013, more than any other metro region in the nation.”* -Excerpts from* The [High Tech](http://laedc.org/2014/10/06/la-tech-report-examines-regional-high-tech-ecosystem/) industry in LA: Its Employment and Economic Contribution in 2013* by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation ([LAEDC](http://laedc.org/)). **[Interested in a tech job in LA or California? Find on on the job board.](http://www.techinmotionevents.com/jobs)** [![Stronghold smaller](https://techinmotion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Stronghold-smaller.jpg?width=1200&height=900&name=Stronghold-smaller.jpg)](https://techinmotion.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Stronghold-smaller.jpg) Hollywood, The Gold Rush, The Roaring 20’s, The Baby Boomers, and now Silicon Beach. What truly differentiates Venice from the central hub of LA? A combination of culture, innovation, forward-thinking ideas and a globalized economy has created an infrastructure fruitful to the diversity that inhabits the Los Angeles community. Technologists originating from around the world are flocking to Venice. Why? The best kept secret in town... The Tech! If you aren’t familiar with the economic development of Los Angeles county, the city of Venice was founded by a good sir named Abbot Kinney.  He came to the beaches of Southern California way back in the late 1800’s. Kinney saw the paradise as a huge investment opportunity. The city became known as the “Venice of America” because he created a beautiful beach-side resort complete with man-made canals, which you can see today. [![Abbot Kinney sign](https://techinmotion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Abbot-Kinney-sign.jpg?width=1200&height=900&name=Abbot-Kinney-sign.jpg)](https://techinmotion.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Abbot-Kinney-sign.jpg) So what does Abbot Kinney, [Epoxy](http://epoxy.tv/), [ZEFR](http://zefr.com/), and [inMarket](https://www.inmarket.com/) have in common? They have all made Venice home. Along with its rich history, the city is known for it’s contemporary, creative and innovative SoCal beach culture. Both Abbot Kinney and these three startups have revolutionized the local economy while staying true to the local culture. [![Dom smaller](https://techinmotion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Dom-smaller.jpg?width=1200&height=900&name=Dom-smaller.jpg)](https://techinmotion.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Dom-smaller.jpg) Like Abbot Kinney, Tech in Motion LA has been inspired by Venice. This month, [TechMix](http://bit.ly/1gQtey9) - a tech company crawl - along Abbot Kinney Boulevard will highlight the Venice Tech scene and demonstrate how [Epoxy](http://epoxy.tv/), [ZEFR](http://zefr.com/) and [inMarket](https://www.inmarket.com/) have contributed to the local economic boom. In the span of a few years, Abbot Kinney Boulevard has transformed into one of the trendiest streets in America. Technology, fashion, food, entertainment, art and most importantly, soul. With some of the best tech startups, high-end boutiques, restaurants and bars, people can be spotted here any day or night out of the week, whether celebrities, techies, artists, hipsters, tourists or otherwise.  [![ZEFR](https://techinmotion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ZEFR.jpg?width=1200&height=900&name=ZEFR.jpg)](https://techinmotion.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ZEFR.jpg) Join Tech in Motion LA on Thursday, August 13th, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for [The Abbot Kinney TechMix](http://bit.ly/1gQtey9) {Sponsored by [WeWork](https://www.wework.com/)}. The event will kick off at [The Otheroom](http://www.theotheroom.net/) at 1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice, CA for check-in and then circle back for the after party, as well. Get all the details and RSVP on [Meetup](http://bit.ly/1gQtey9) or [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-abbot-kinney-techmix-sponsored-by-wework-tickets-17610348025). **[Not from the Los Angeles area? Find a Tech in Motion event closer to you on our event list.](http://www.techinmotionevents.com/events)**   #### Related Posts [Third Annual Timmy Awards Now Accepting Nominations for 2017’s Best in Tech ](https://techinmotion.com/blog/2017/07/11/third-annual-timmy-awards-now-accepting-nominations-for-2017s-best-in-tech) Tech in Motion invites the tech community to choose the top IT employers in North America. [Read more](https://techinmotion.com/blog/2017/07/11/third-annual-timmy-awards-now-accepting-nominations-for-2017s-best-in-tech) [The 2017 Timmy Awards: What to Expect ](https://techinmotion.com/blog/2017/05/04/the-2017-timmy-awards-what-to-expect) Two years ago, Tech in Motion set out to recognize (and celebrate) the best employers for tech professionals in North America through the Timmy Awards. Now, we're making some changes. 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