Ron Conway is a Silicon Valley startup's best friend - CNNMoney

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Ron Conway is a Silicon Valley startup's best friend CNNMoney "I call him the human router," says Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen, who now runs a high-profile venture capital firm and sits on the boards of HP (HPQ), eBay (EBAY), and Facebook. Conway may not be a brand name outside of tech circles, ... and more »

K St., Priorities USA to part ways? - Top flacks convene - Trio of tech ... - Politico

K St., Priorities USA to part ways? - Top flacks convene - Trio of tech ... Politico The trade group —which counts Amazon, AOL, eBay, Facebook and Google as its members, among others — is looking for someone to launch the organization and help establish it as the new voice of the Internet industry. Tech America is also on the hunt. and more »

Trading spaces: Two downtown Midland businesses to swap in February - Midland Daily News

Trading spaces: Two downtown Midland businesses to swap in February Midland Daily News In 1954, Bill Meier, Jerry's father, became the shop's assistant manager. In 1975, the shop celebrated 45 years in business, and that means it opened in 1930. Ways to Wellness sells products that are natural, organic or holistic approaches to health.

Sheryl Sandberg: the first lady of Facebook takes the world stage - The Guardian

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Sheryl Sandberg: the first lady of Facebook takes the world stage The Guardian In 1991, Summers became the chief economist at the World Bank, and recruited Sandberg as a research assistant. She then returned to Harvard, earning her MBA with the highest distinction, and joined management consultancy McKinsey & Co before rejoiing ... and more »

Business Briefs: Stocks climb on homes report, IMF crisis plans - Charleston Post Courier

Business Briefs: Stocks climb on homes report, IMF crisis plans Charleston Post Courier It raised to 63 the number of people arrested in a crackdown on insider trading. Fifty-six have been convicted. FBI assistant director-in-charge Janice Fedarcyk said the arrests were not the last. LAS VEGAS -- Online retailers Amazon.com and Zappos.com ... and more »