Archive for August, 2009

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The Accidental Opportunity – Evan Williams Talks about Twitter

Evan Williams excels at the accidental opportunity. His wisdom yields the following quote: "Follow the hunch but never assume where it will go"

by Tim Schulz on August 30th, 2009
1 Comment  Featured, Headline, Technology

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Google Opening AdSense to Networks is a Very Good Thing for The Rubicon Project

Google is opening up their AdSense platform to third-party ad networks, which creates some very good opportunities for the Rubicon Project.

by Eric Fader on August 28th, 2009
2 Comments   Business, Headline, Technology, Venture Capital

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MyShape Raises Additional $10M, Adds New Features

MyShape.com, an internet-based fashion consultant, has raised $10.5M in equity funding.

by Tim Schulz on August 27th, 2009
No Comments  Commerce, Featured, Venture Capital

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Incubator Comes to LA; Not Y Combinator but Launchpad

Los Angeles has always had a stigma of not being a technology hub but rather an entertainment hub. However an incubator of sorts is coming to town.

by Tim Schulz on August 27th, 2009
2 Comments   Business, Featured, Headline, Technology, Venture Capital

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Blue Rover Labs – Insight into the Well Funded Startup

In June, three MySpace executives left to start Blue Rover Labs. We've since done some some sleuthing and think we may know what they are up to.

by Tim Schulz on August 26th, 2009
4 Comments   Business, Featured, Headline, Technology, Venture Capital

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Google To Open The AdSense Gates To Other Ad Networks — With Google’s Approval

Historically, AdSense has always been solely a Google offering and it did not include any non-Google ad networks. Things are changing very quickly as Google recently announced plans to open up AdSense to other "approved" ad networks.

by Eric Fader on August 26th, 2009
4 Comments   Business, Featured, Headline, Technology

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JetBlue Takes Notes from Fast Food: All You Can Fly

Recently, JetBlue mirrored the tactics of fast-food restaurants by offering an ‘all you can fly’ package for a limited time at a fixed price of $599. This is a smart move in a down economy however there are some drawbacks to consider: - Realistically who...

by Tim Schulz on August 12th, 2009
No Comments  Commerce

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‘Facebook Lite’ Could Hint At Real-Time Streaming Product

Facebook is already light enough, so it is likely they're introducing real-time streaming in the near future.

by Tim Schulz on August 12th, 2009
No Comments  Headline, Technology

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Dieter Ram’s 10 Design Principles For Creating Excellent Products

Dieter Ram is a 1970's-era designer who is often credited, among other things, with influencing Apple Computer's products. His 10 design principles are a great reminder of how to create useful products that stand the test of time.

by Tim Schulz on August 11th, 2009
1 Comment  Design

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Los Angeles Plans To Move In-House Data to The Google Cloud

Smog city might be moving to the Cloud, but privacy & security advocates are concerned that Los Angeles might become the next Twittergate.

by Tim Schulz on August 11th, 2009
No Comments  Business, Technology