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Bolstering the Partner Ranks at GRP

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Greg was the first person to share with me the insights of mobile conversion and why with a simpler product selection and conversion funnel they would get higher conversion on mobile than on the web. In 2011 the company was sold to Nordstrom for $270 million in a deal that has been widely seen as a success for both buyer and seller.

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LA Tech Startup Innovators and Fun Facts

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Their roster of success includes numerous pioneering tech companies, many of which continue to be industry leaders today — Overture, BillMeLater, CitySearch, and more. Their Behavioral Marketing Platform even broke new ground at ad:tech 2011 winning an innovation award. Make sure to check out Both Sides of the Table !

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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?

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But one common theme I’m hearing from there in 2011 is that it’s impossible to recruit. That sets us up nicely for the next phase of the web. Each of these companies exited for more than $500 million and several north of $1 billion. Recruiting & retention will be different outside the Valley.