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Interview with Sam Rogoway, Near Networks

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Yelp and CitySearch have been around for awhile, but Foursquare is really built on local businesses, Groupon, LivingSocial, and other deal sites are built on the backs of local businesses. That way, we're able to maintain our quality and consistency.

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Both Sides of the Table

Chris Devore & Andy Sack have created Founder’s Coop with the goal of funding, incubating & launching more early-stage ventures in Seattle. We have all of the 2nd-time entrepreneurs from Overture, CitySearch, MySpace, etc. We know it can be done. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). billion.