Andrew Horn: New York City

Security Check: Hi, I’m Andrew! I’m currently spending my time building Tribute.co – We’re on a mission to build technology products (specifically video) that spread love and gratitude in the world.  I also speak/write about stuff I wish I knew I was younger at http://www.itsandrewhorn.com What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? My…

Dhru Purohit: Los Angeles

Security Check: I’m Dhru, and I help people get healthy and feel good. What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I mostly grew up in a small town called Bear, Delaware, but I always wanted to live in Manhattan. After I dropped out of college I started hosting parties, dinners and potlucks in…

Jake O’Brien: New York City

Security Check: I’m Jake, and I’m a technical marketer, videographer, storyteller and content creator. What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I was raised in a small town in southwestern Connecticut, part of the tri-state area. With a background in journalism, entertainment, and that easy-going California personality, I knew I wanted to go…

Susan Kamenar: New York City

Security Check: I’m the founder of COPPR Creative, a boutique agency focused on innovative storytelling in the outdoors, adventure and travel space. What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I always had the California bug inside me but opportunity knocked in NYC so I spent a whirlwind three years living in Greenpoint and…

Vishal Sapra: New York City

Security Check: Growth and Digital Innovation at an Ad Agency by day // Crusader for Human Capability and Kilt Wearer by night What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I’ve had a love affair with LA for a long time; so much so, that I missed pretty much every return flight I was…

Alex Elias: New York City

Security Check: Hi, I’m Alex, and I’m the founder of Qloo. We’ve built a recommendation engine for all of culture and entertainment. Think Netflix or Pandora operating on multiple dimensions – food, fashion, music, literature, film and travel. Check us out here. I also play some jazz and make some art. What’s your historical Los…

Jacob Shwirtz: New York City

Security Check: Hi! I’m Jacob and I’m a Chief Social Media Officer. What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? Even though I’m a Brooklyn native, born and raised and went to Brooklyn College, LA has always had a strong place in my heart. I have several family members and friends who’ve always lived…

Ted Werth: Los Angeles

Security Check: Hi, I’m Ted, and I’m a tech entrepreneur, occasional artist, community catalyst, and lover of curiosity and exploration. Professionally, I’m the CEO of Tengrade (ratings and reviews). Philanthropically, I’m the Chairman of Create Fixate (arts foundation). Artistically, I’m a Co-Director of DISORIENT (Burning Man camp and art collective). What’s your historical Los Angeles…

Anjali Kulkarni: New York City

Security Check: Hi, I’m Anjali, and I’m a lawyer, now based in San Francisco, after stints in LA and NYC. What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I went to college in LA at USC, and I moved to New York to teach. Describe your experience in LA and your experience in NYC…

Harry Duran: Los Angeles

Security Check: Hi, I’m Harry, founder of FullCast. What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I was born in El Salvador but arrived in NY when I was 1-year old. I was raised in Yonkers, NY and lived most of my life in NYC (Williamsburg, East Village). A little over a year ago,…

Andrew Zitek: Los Angeles

Security Check: Hi, I’m Andrew, a Freelance Software Engineer working mainly with NGOs.   What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I’m from the greater Los Angeles area and I went to college in NYC. My heart is in both places now. My family and good friends from growing up are scattered on…

Jesse Morris: Los Angeles

Security Check: I’m Jesse, and I’m the President and Partner at Spartan. We build website, apps and startup technology platforms.  What’s your historical Los Angeles and New York connection? I’ve been in NYC for 6 years but just spent the most recent winter in Santa Monica. I was already traveling to LA for work and…