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Silicon Valley Startup CEO Charged With Wire Fraud
Silicon Valley Startup CEO Charged With Wire Fraud
February 07, 2018  |  Legal

The founder and CEO of a failed startup has pleaded guilty for defrauding former employees. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Isaac Choi, the founder...

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Primary Data Enters Failed Startup Hall Of Fame
Primary Data Enters Failed Startup Hall Of Fame
January 23, 2018  |  Startups

Another startup bites the dust. Despite raising $100 million in equity, Primary Data, a four-year-old data virtualization startup, is in the process of shutting down....

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Coinbase Reportedly Tops $1B In Revenue
Coinbase Reportedly Tops $1B In Revenue
January 23, 2018  |  Bitcoin

While many companies are clamoring for investors, Coinbase is having the opposite problem: It has so many people lining up to invest, it is actually...

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DoorDash Sponsors Silicon Valley Virtual Restaurants
DoorDash Sponsors Silicon Valley Virtual Restaurants
October 31, 2017  |  Delivery

DoorDash has decided to broaden its main consumer benefit — the ability to skip the restaurant dining room and have the food delivered directly —...

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Are ‘Unicorns’ Much Less Valuable Than We Think?
Are ‘Unicorns’ Much Less Valuable Than We Think?
October 17, 2017  |  Investments

The valuations that have come out of Silicon Valley in the last few decades have been nothing if not eye-catching: $62.5 billion for Uber, $31...

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Cool, Comfort And Ecology — The Allbirds Secret To Retail Success
Cool, Comfort And Ecology — The Allbirds Secret To Retail Success
September 15, 2017  |  Retail

Claiming to have the “world’s most comfortable shoe” is a big statement. There are a lot of sneaker manufacturers out there ready and quite willing...

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Why Credit Unions Should Take Comfort in Risk
Why Credit Unions Should Take Comfort in Risk
September 01, 2017  |  Credit Unions

As the saying goes, no risk no reward. For the credit union market, the message is clear in terms of innovation: Put on your wingsuit...

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NEW REPORT: The Credit Union’s Biggest Risk — Not Taking Risks
NEW REPORT: The Credit Union’s Biggest Risk — Not Taking Risks
August 31, 2017  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions are risk-averse institutions by nature. But if credit unions don’t take a gamble on new financial innovations, they are inadvertently taking on another...

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Tech Center: Milwaukee Moves Up Tech Food Chain
Tech Center: Milwaukee Moves Up Tech Food Chain
July 11, 2017  |  Tech Center

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for its breweries and scenic views,  has long been heralded as the place to go to relax and have a “cold one.”...

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