Studies document two common realities for the poor – either they rely on a dense network of closely connected and supportive kin or, in the absence of such a network, establish fleeting, disposable ties with strangers, ...
Social Sciences
Jul 28, 2014
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The fast-growing anonymous mobile app Secret said Monday it had raised $25 million in venture capital and would expand as a social network connecting Facebook friends.
Software
Jul 14, 2014
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Nils Pihl has spent 18 months building what he calls cutting-edge software to crunch "really big data sets." But instead of going to Silicon Valley, the 27-year-old Swede and his four colleagues have been working on his invention ...
Business
Jun 11, 2014
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Uber, the startup app that connects people with taxis and drivers, is seeking to raise fresh capital that would give it a $12 billion value, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Business
May 23, 2014
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Twitter has pulled out of discussions to buy the German-based music-sharing service SoundCloud, The Wall Street Journal said Tuesday.
Internet
May 20, 2014
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Twitter is mulling plans to buy the German-based music-sharing service SoundCloud to fuel growth at the social network, the news site Re/code reported Monday.
Internet
May 19, 2014
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If you just launched a company from your apartment last week and are looking for some cash, don't go to knocking on a venture capitalist's door.
Business
May 16, 2014
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Venture capital rising to levels not seen since 2001. Companies with no profits going public. Billions of dollars being paid for start-ups. These and other signs that the tech boom may be taking an irrational turn are leading ...
Business
May 12, 2014
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Apple shares on Monday climbed above $600 ahead of a stock split and as the company ramps up its stock buy-back program.
Business
May 6, 2014
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Where some see a queue of engineers awaiting private commuter shuttles, one San Francisco startup sees an opportunity to lure talent from top Silicon Valley tech firms.
Business
Apr 6, 2014
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