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Scientist.com Raises $24M for “Pharma Markets” that Outsource R&D

Xconomy

San Diego’s Scientist.com set out in 2006 to disrupt part of the pharmaceutical business by providing an Amazon-like approach to the business of hiring contract research organizations (CROs). Founding CEO Kevin Lustig said Scientist.com will use the additional cash to expand its operations. Lustig argued.

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The Big VC Thaw – Why The Market is Moving Again (part 2 of 3)

Both Sides of the Table

note: there is one rare exception – in 2006 Sevin Rosen declared that Venture Capital was broken and actually returned money to their LPs ! The success of the iPhone – The success of the iPhone and more importantly the App Store has led to an increase in early-stage VC fundings that mirror the Web 2.0

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Why The Growth Of The Internet Is Driving EdgeCast's Revenues

socalTECH

We started the company in the fall of 2006, launched in 2007, and have been offering our services to all kinds of mission critical websites since then. I think that's what is the main foundational element of a Web 2.0 They all depend on EdgeCast to deliver content to their customers, anywhere they are, on any device.

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Interview with Raph Koster, Metaplace

socalTECH

Raph Koster: Metaplace is creating an end user platform, which allows people to build their own virtual worlds, and put it on any website on the Internet. Basically, it's an open platform, really aimed at end users. There are lots of slick entertainment platforms, but there are none that feel like Web 2.0,

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Twiistup 007: Final Showoff's Additional Speakers and TZ Discount

Tech Zulu Event

As a serial entrepreneur and Internet visionary, Richard co-founded Demand Media in May 2006, and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He is principal of FutureWorks, an award-winning New Media agency in Silicon Valley, and has led interactive and social programs for Fortune 500 companies, notable celebrities, and Web 2.0

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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

Both Sides of the Table

What I want to answer with this post (long though it may be) is: Why did Web 2.0 encouraging an open platform where 3rd parties can make lots of money]. Yes, social networks of 2010 have much better usability, have better developed 3rd-party platforms and many more people are connected. Social Networking in Web 2.0:

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: Startup 6.0 - the Rubicon Project: Internet Advertising

Frank Addante

2006 (20) ► December (2) Just Say What it Is 12 Proven Guidelines for Rapid Product Development. Tell Your Friends Subscribe Filed under: internet advertising , startup , the rubicon project Newer Post Older Post Home No Comment Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Chocolate Candy Web 2.0 ► March (2) 4.