The gender gap in venture capital explored
Gender bias in venture capital, particularly in Silicon Valley, has grabbed a number of headlines with stories of challenges that women-led startups face.
Economics & Business
Jan 8, 2016
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Ambitious women must use their social capital to reach top jobs
Aspirational professional women would benefit from a better understanding of how to build, maintain and use their social capital to succeed in reaching the top.
Social Sciences
Jan 6, 2016
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Palantir raises $880 mn in new funding round
Secretive software company Palantir Technologies raised nearly $880 million in a new funding round, according to a regulatory filing available on Thursday.
Business
Dec 25, 2015
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CEO compensation study examines factors in excess returns
Of many issues associated with CEO compensation, excess returns are likely among the most controversial. UT Dallas researchers examined how boards face pressures when trying to control this problem.
Economics & Business
Dec 14, 2015
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Intel rises following revenue forecast, dividend boost
Intel stock climbed Thursday after the chipmaker said it expects its revenue to grow again next year and raised its quarterly dividend.
Business
Nov 19, 2015
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Marginalized groups use the Internet to broaden their networks, rather than reinforce ties
A new research study from Indiana University supports the commonly held view that people from disadvantaged groups are using the Internet to broaden their social networks.
Social Sciences
Nov 16, 2015
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Skype founder gives thumbs-up to European IT sector
Skype co-founder Niklas Zennstrom on Wednesday praised European information technology, saying 2015 had been an "amazing year" for the sector.
Business
Nov 11, 2015
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'Sharing economy' firms urge safety net for workers
A coalition of "sharing economy" startups joined labor activists and others Tuesday to endorse efforts for a "flexible safety net" for workers without traditional job protection.
Business
Nov 10, 2015
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Venture capital investors with competing interests can inhibit innovation
For entrepreneurs, connections are as good as gold. Especially connections with the right investors.
Economics & Business
Oct 15, 2015
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Workplace mentors benefit female employees more than men
The success of online networking sites such as LinkedIn illustrates the popularity of building a wide-ranging contact list. Yet when it comes to raising one's profile within the workplace, female employees stand much to gain ...
Social Sciences
Oct 13, 2015
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