L.A. has arrived—at the startup scene. Silicon Valley and New York have long been the destinations for most US and international startups given their access to top tech talent, venture capital, and many of the other resources needed for startups looking to build big companies. Over the past few years, however, the LA tech scene has quickly been closing the gap. This city has successfully positioned itself as a legitimate—and very attractive—alternative for tech founders interested in building massive global companies from around the world.