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Walmart: Turning San Diego Into A Key Technology Center

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However, the company's technology team, Walmart Labs (www.walmartlabs.com)--which said this month that it is planning on major growth in San Diego is responsible for the company's key supply chain technology, online e-commerce site, and much more. That really helps improve conversion. He reports to another department.

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Walmart: Turning San Diego Into Its Technology Center

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However, the company's technology team, Walmart Labs (www.walmartlabs.com)--which said this month that it is planning on major growth in San Diego is responsible for the company's key supply chain technology, online e-commerce site, and much more. That really helps improve conversion. He reports to another department.

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Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010

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Facebook is about to try to dominate display ads the way Google dominates text ads - Chris Dixon , May 15, 2010 It is customary to divide online advertising into two categories: direct response and brand advertising. 8211; are mostly a loss leaders for Google. 8211; are mostly a loss leaders for Google. Here’s why.

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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

Both Sides of the Table

Should I trust my instincts for founders and products or should I be more focused on the market size or business plan? I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). Same as strategic – hard to reach, hard to get to know easily. With which other investors? I spent time on college campuses.

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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

Both Sides of the Table

Should I trust my instincts for founders and products or should I be more focused on the market size or business plan? I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). Same as strategic – hard to reach, hard to get to know easily. With which other investors? I spent time on college campuses.

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Interview with Mickie Rosen, Tecca

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Mickie Rosen: Tecca is the easiest and most helpful independent service for mainstream consumers to learn, shop, and make the most of their personal technology. One of the concepts we came up with, and bounced around with Best Buy, was a whole new, independent company to help consumers with technology.

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7 Good Entrepreneurial Habits That Turn Bad

Startup Professionals Musings

Many pundits feel entrepreneur Jonathan Abrams failed to get the professional management and resources he needed to scale, including turning down an offer from Google for $30 million and was run over by Facebook, a later competitor. The challenge is to move from doing the work to managing the work and leading others.