I've been known before to throw a grenade into the middle of a room I think is dreaming. So it was no surprise to me that I opened my mouth to make a comment at this morning's AlwaysOn panel on the two-year forecast for IPOs and ...READ»
Silicon Valley used to be the home to the world's best orchards before tech companies paved it over. So when I heard about Maverick Brands, a new Palo Alto startup that's making juice under the Sunkist Naturals brand I wanted to learn ...READ»
In case you haven’t noticed it’s startup fever back in the Bay Area/ Silicon Valley; my trusted sources tell me that they’re partying like it’s 1999 out there. Do you blame them? Many of the hottest young companies leading ...READ»
So, Dmitry Medvedev has hit California for a three-day tour. He's safe, since Jack Bauer is probably holed up with a caipirinha (caipirosky?) on a South American beach. (I could tell you where, but then I'd have to go dark and, ...READ»
What makes "Silicon Valley" Silicon Valley? I offer my random thoughts on the "secret sauce" that makes Silicon Valley truly unique in the world as Russia embarks on a journey to duplicate what we cherish here in Northern California.READ»
Silicon Valley optimists say that now is a great time to start a new business. Everything's cheap, there's surplus talent, and as the veterans will tell you, ?The tourists have all gone home.?READ»
Yes we all know it is true, when we think "Start Up" we think Silicon Valley. There is no argument there. Here at East Coast Blogging, we often wade in and ponder this what's and why's that make the valley such a special ...READ»
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All in the Timing: Classical Concerts Don't Have to Start at 8
An Entrepreneur Has Quixotic Goal of Wiring Rwanda
Big-Box Politics: Wal-Mart Takes the Fight to Its Critics (registration may be required)
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That is the question in Silicon Valley as the acquisitions market heats up. And with it, another head scratcher: Are acquisitions good for anyone?READ»
Caution: This post contains no actual facts. But so far this week I've had at least four well-placed people tell me--with an uncharacteristic quiver of excitement in their voices--that Silicon Valley is back. Not on its way back. ...READ»
Does the headline of this article represent an attitude that customers are drawn to? It sounds like a customer strategy taken right from the Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi” playbook! Do customers prefer choice and the ability to ...READ»
We've all heard that newspapers are struggling in the United States. Some, like the Christian Science Monitor, have even stopped printing and have moved all of their operations online. So, we wanted to visit Silicon Valley's ...READ»
Is your high tech company a true "meritocracy"? A meritocracy is defined as a system where ability and achievement is the basis for advancement, rather than connections, status, or power. Most high-tech companies pride themselves on ...READ»
Is it possible a Jesuit priest just might be one of the best chief executive officers Silicon Valley has ever known? Read about Santa Clara University's Father Paul Locatelli, his amazing achievements and, what makes him a standout CEO. READ»
One man in Silicon Valley is trying to turn the venture capital industry on its head--by going outside Silicon Valley. Dave McClure, founder of the new SuperAngel/VC fund 500 Startups, travels all over the world looking for ideas and deals.READ»
