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Paul Graham: Why Y Combinator Replaces The Traditional Corporation

If Y Combinator is the next Pay Pal Mafia, then Paul Graham is Silicon Valley's godfather. Graham is the cofounder of Y Combinator, the investment firm that plugs seed money ($18,000 on average) into early stage startups in exchange for mentorship and access to its ever-growing network of alumni.READ»

Follow-Up: Google's Goggles Come Into Focus

Google's working on a new device, a pair of augmented reality glasses that've been all but confirmed by the New York Times. We looked at this idea a couple months back--now here's what's new.READ»

Skunkworks, Reorganization, And Other Tactics To Excel In The Digital Age

Traditional organizational structures are ill-equipped to meet the challenges of the digital age. But the transition to an organizational structure that supports long-term leadership in digital can come to life in three phases, which can eventually run concurrently. READ»

The Unexpected Way To Use Your Social Network Strategically

Most of us aren’t very strategic when it comes to the best way to take advantage of the enormous potential of our own social networks--but we should be. Whether you're looking for a better job, new business, or to advance your career, your best bet isn't to rely on your closest friends, but your more distant colleagues and contacts. READ»

Fast Talk: How Warby Parker's Cofounders Disrupted The Eyewear Industry And Stayed Friends

Meet Neil Blumenthal, cofounder and co-CEO of Warby Parker. He tells Fast Company how a pact over a beer at the company's inception helped its founders preserve their friendship.READ»

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Brands Get Physical To Build Trust

From handshakes to hardware, intimate signals constantly affect us in life. As the world becomes increasingly digital, we are losing many sensory signals that once moved us. Here's what can companies do to reclaim these touching moments.READ»

PlayStation's Jack Tretton On Today's Vita Launch [Video]

Today marks the American launch of the PlayStation Vita, Sony's latest handheld gaming device. We talk with Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton about producing a dedicated game system in the era of smartphones and tablets.READ»

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Innovating Office For iPads: Or, Why Microsoft Should Stop Worrying And Learn To Love Apple

Microsoft is said to be releasing Office for the iPad--a move that would have it sleeping with the enemy. The tech giant has (not all that convincingly) denied this is happening. Here's why it absolutely should do it. READ»

Rhapsody, Spotify, Netflix, And The 28-Day Waiting Game

The music industry may soon be acting even more like the film business and delaying streaming songs to avoid cannibalizing sales."Windowing," says Jon Irwin, CEO of subscription-based music streaming service Rhapsody, "[is] fundamentally the wrong thing to do."READ»

Fab CEO Jason Goldberg On When To Go Big (He Should Know)

In the last two weeks, the design flash-sale site has added five verticals and opened a site in Germany. Isn't that expanding kind of fast for a company that's not even a year old? READ»

Progress Report | Reinvent The Wheel

Flat tires generate more than 3 million AAA calls each year, and blowouts can easily cause auto accidents. But what if tires didn't need air?READ»