Darren Alfonso

From Corporate VP to Founder, Rooted in LA

Ari Wilson joined VideoAmp as Vice President of Engineering in April 2026.  After four months, he was involved in the planning of a major layoff driven by AI efficiencies, a common theme in 2026.  When the time came to execute the layoff, he was informed that his role was being

Why I’m Starting Compile LA

I moved to Los Angeles County (Hermosa Beach) on November 11, 2015. I’ve founded companies here, attended TechWeek, attended meetups, worked in Santa Monica, worked from home, worked from coworking spaces.  I’ve lived in two apartments in Hermosa and finally bought a townhome in North Redondo Beach.  I