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In this talk, you’ll learn why it’s important to validate your business model and have the mindset of scalability early on. We\u2019d love to see you there!<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is General Assembly?<\/h2>\n

Since 2011, GA has transformed tens of thousands of careers through offering experiential education programs in web development, digital marketing, product management, and many others. Not only do they offer educational courses, but they also offer an extensive alumni network that helps connect current and past students with each other and, most importantly, with top employers.<\/p>\n

\u201cGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today\u2019s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love.\u201d<\/p>\n

– General Assembly<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Spokeo, GA, & You!<\/h2>\n

GA reached out to <\/span>Spokeo<\/span><\/a>\u2019s CEO, Harrison Tang, and CTO, Mike Daly to speak at their campus in Downtown LA and share their experience in bootstrapping a profitable business early on. Aaron Wheeler, <\/span>StartUp Grind<\/span><\/a>\u2019s Founding Director, has been invited as the moderator for the event. <\/span><\/p>\n

As the title suggests, \u201cHow to Build a Profitable Company from Day One\u201d is about the importance of a sustainable business model and how to do it yourself. You can read more about the details on GA\u2019s <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Staying true to GA\u2019s sense of community, the first half hour of the event is dedicated to networking with your peers. After the hosts are finished with their presentations, there will be time for the audience to ask any lingering questions. <\/span><\/p>\n

This session isn\u2019t just for business owners. Whether you\u2019re thinking about building a business, are in school, or are already running your own business – we want you to come out and participate! To ensure anyone who is interested in the topic can attend, the event is free. All you have to do is <\/span>register and sign up<\/span><\/a> for your tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n

GA Session Details<\/h2>\n

Who: <\/b>GA & Spokeo & StartUp Grind<\/span><\/p>\n

When: <\/b>Tuesday, September 25 <\/span>6:30PM – 8:30PM PDT<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/b> GA Los Angeles (DTLA)<\/span><\/p>\n

360 E. 2nd Street, Suite 400 <\/span><\/p>\n

Los Angeles, CA 90012<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> FREE<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets:<\/strong> Register <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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