The co-founder of Kayak.com explains why he prefers to hire travel industry virgins rather than people with more targeted experience. You have a position to fill and a bunch of resumes to look at. What's the first thing you scan for
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Feed SubscriptionIs the iPad 3 Coming in Early 2012?
Here's what the rumors say about when it's coming and what to expect. Start placing your bets now. According to widespread rumors and speculation, a new iPad 3 might come out next year, probably in March
Read More »Andy Rooney: Voice Of The Internet
The late Andy Rooney was a vicious critic who despised sloppy grammar and loathed Justin Bieber. Sound familiar, Internet?
Read More »Entrepreneurship Surges
Despite a drop in venture capital investment in the third quarter, venture capitalist Jeff Bussgang says he is seeing a surge in entrepreneurial activity. Total dollars invested through venture capital dropped 12 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the previous quarter, according to an October report from Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the National Venture Capital Association
Read More »Netflix Conquers The Americas: Is Europe Next?
Netflix will expand its streaming service to 43 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, the company announced Monday, its largest international expansion so far. On word of the news, Netflix's share price shot up to $283, hitting a 52-week high. The move is yet another part of Netflix's plan to bring its online subscription service beyond the U.S
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MySpace sold to ad network, more Google+ news, small business loan troubles, and more. MySpace sold for $35 million
Read More »The Facebook Chasers
The Winklevoss brothers are at it again. Plus, a secret to Google's success, and the rest of the day's news for entrepreneurs
Read More »Report: Google Ties 25% of Employee Bonuses to Success in Social
" Google hasn't gotten social right yet," said Marissa Mayer, VP of consumer products, in a recent interview . Well, company employees better get social right soon--if they want to earn a good chunk of their bonuses, says a new report.
Read More »Is Larry Page’s "Rip the Band-Aid Off" Approach to Reorg Good for Google?
The new/ old CEO is turning the Googleplex topsy-turvy rather quickly.
Read More »The iPhone’s Far From "Dead in the Water"
In the face of rising Android handset sales, some commentators are suggesting Apple's iPhone is soon doomed to become a mere footnote in the development of smartphone tech. But for a number of reasons, Apple's phone is most definitely "not dead yet!" A weekend post in Business Insider carried news of Comscore's latest sales figures for the U.S
Read More »Thinking about Botox? A peel? Best skin fixes
Needles, lasers and peels, oh, my! They can be pricey and painful, but sometimes they’re the best route to the beautiful skin you crave. Get the insider facts about what doctor’s-office treatments can and can’t do.
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