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16 Calming Websites That Will Put You At Ease
The internet can be a very good place.
10 Phrases You Have Said Wrong Your Entire Life [QUIZ] By Mark Jenney
When it comes to english it's a "dog-eat-dog world" or is it a “doggy-dog world?”
10 Famous CEOs Who Came From Nothing
They started from the bottom now they're here.
8 Tips to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Like a Boss by Mark Jenney
How to Get the Absolute Most Out of Your Linkedin Profile!
20 of the Most Creative Business Cards
These 20 Creative Business Cards Are Sure To Impress!
The Next Big Airbnb Battle Just Started
As an anti–home sharing measure heads to the San Francisco ballot, a new, Airbnb-backed counter-group has already sprung up to fight it. San Franciscans, get ready for a hot summer.
Uber Downloads Rising In India
New data from mobile intelligence firm Quettra shows a significant month-over-month increase in Uber app downloads in India.
Can A Ten-Year Tech Veteran Hack It In The On-Demand Economy?
WyzAnt, a Chicago-based digital marketplace for tutors, is looking for some of that San Francisco tech bubble magic. But can the veteran platform embrace tech 2.0 while adhering to the law?
"There's A Lot Of Blood In The Water": What's Next For The On-Demand Economy
The oversaturated "Uber for x" economy can probably stand to lose a startup here or there. But with increasingly severe legal problems, dubious profit models — and now, the death of Homejoy — some think that it might be time for the market to consolidate.
Spotify Bets Algorithms Are Better Than Humans At Music Discovery
The streaming service will create weekly, personalized playlists based on people's individual listening patterns.
Google Is Third-Largest Corporate Lobbyist, Spent Nearly $5 Million In Second Quarter
Amazon doubles its lobbying amount from last year, and Google, once again, outpaces other tech companies in 2015’s second-quarter federal lobbying disclosures.
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love A Yacht-Sharing Startup
Two hours on the high seas with the "Airbnb for boats."
How Olive Garden Is Boosting Sales
Olive Garden is kicking the habit of luring customers by offering big discounts. But don't worry, never-ending pasta isn't going anywhere.
In-Flight Wi-Fi Will Soon Get Much Faster, Gogo Tells Wall Street
In a presentation to investors, the company said onboard Wi-Fi will hit broadband speeds within five years, and be available on many more flights.
Investors See Big Opportunity In Salad Restaurant Chain Sweetgreen
The quest for the Chipotle of salad continues.
Steph Curry Is Developing A Social Media App
The basketball star is developing an app to help celebrities have more "authentic" and "personal" interactions with their fans. And that's just the beginning of his plans for Silicon Valley.
Here's What We Learned From Netflix's Second-Quarter Earnings
Most importantly, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings can rock a "BoJack Horseman" sweater with the best of them.
People Transferred $1.6 Billion Over Venmo In The Last Three Months
The mobile money transfer service grew by almost 250% in the last quarter, and has become central to PayPal's efforts to reach younger users.
PayPal Surpasses Former Parent eBay In First Day Of Trading
At $49 billion, the California-based payments company has a richer valuation than its former parent, eBay.
16 Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing The Way Business Is Done In The Arab World
Arab Women Rising, published in 2014 by the Wharton Business School, profiles female entrepreneurs from around the Middle East and North Africa.
Women Rule The Tech Scene At D.C. Startup Competition
The gender imbalance in tech financing was center stage as 12 female entrepreneurs competed for a $50,000 grand prize.