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Uber Valued At $18.2 Billion Following Financing Round
Friday, June 6, 2014 - 1:30pm | 147Read More...Uber's co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick blogged Friday that the company closed a financing round at $17 billion in pre-money valuation. The blog states, “We have just closed a financing round with some of the leading investors in the world, raising $1.2B of primary capital at a $17B...
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Google Maps Integrates Uber, Lane Guidance And Others Major Updates
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 12:16pm | 622Read More...It may seem like a minor improvement – until you find yourself in traffic half a mile from your exit with a choice of three lanes and no idea which one would get you off the freeway headed in the right direction. At that point, lane guidance by Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) Maps could become a major...
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Bill Gurley Shares Thoughts On Tech, Icahn
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 1:21pm | 163Read More...Earlier on CNBC, Bill Gurley was interviewed to share thoughts on tech startups. Gurley said that companies are still learning how to approach regulation and regulatory environments. Gurley suggested before going public, companies should put firm, concrete policies in place; however, this works...
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What's Twitter And Square Founder Jack Dorsey's Favorite New App?
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 3:59pm | 388Read More...In May 2012, Twitter and Square co-founder Jack Dorsey only used three apps: Twitter, Pay With Square and Uber. More than a year later, another app has finally caught his attention: Frontback. "It's an app that allows you to do something very simple," said Dorsey, who demonstrated the app for...
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Get Up Close And Personal With Detroit's Most Innovative Companies At OpenCo
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 3:17pm | 621Read More...Described as a mix between a business conference and an artist's open studio, OpenCo Detroit promises to deliver an event that has the vibe of a music festival. Scheduled to take place on September 12 (a plenary session will occur on the night of September 11), OpenCo Detroit was built for...
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Review: Using the Uber App For an Epic Ride
Monday, May 6, 2013 - 1:38pm | 220Read More...Uber wants to be your new private driver. And If Benzinga's experience is any indication, there should be little hesitation on your part. Founded in San Francisco in 2009, the goal of Uber is to connect passengers with drivers of luxury vehicles for hire. It's a mission that it accomplishes very...
