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Jessica Guynn
Tech guru Tim O'Reilly challenges next generation to get serious
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 10, 2008 - 7:22amLast updated: October 10, 2008 - 7:22am
Silicon Valley insiders call it the O'Reilly Radar: Tim O'Reilly's uncanny ability to spot a technology revolution before it happens. But lately the entrepreneur, investor and book publisher has been busier trying to incite the next one.
Google's future and how it shapes ours
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 8, 2008 - 7:26amLast updated: September 8, 2008 - 7:27am
As Google celebrates its 10th birthday, the LA Times talked with Internet experts about what the company should do over the next decade. Interviewees include: Michael Arrington, TechCrunch; Kevin Bankston, Electronic Frontier Foundation; Max Levchin, Slide and Yelp; Marissa Mayer, Google; Mike Sheldon, Deutsch LA; Danny Sullivan, SearchEngineLand.com; Siva Vaidhyanathan, University of Virginia.
LinkedIn valued at $1 billion
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 18, 2008 - 7:49amLinkedIn has made a big connection with investors, who are valuing the professional networking company at more than $1 billion. LinkedIn said Tuesday that it had received $53 million in venture capital funding from Bain Capital Ventures and three existing investors in exchange for a 5% stake in the company.
Blogger's Silicon Valley clout gets politicians talking
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 10, 2008 - 7:28amSilicon Valley has long represented the land of opportunity for politicians. Its citizens have deep pockets, and the technology it produces increasingly transforms the way political battles are waged. But the region's ability to engage Washington in a meaningful dialogue on the issues important to Silicon Valley has been hit or miss despite a dramatic increase in political lobbying.
