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Money Out of Nowhere: How Internet Marketplaces Unlock Economic Wealth

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In his 2005 book, The World Is Flat , Thomas Friedman recognizes that the Internet has the ability to create a “level playing field” for all participants, and one where geographic distances become less relevant. Launched in 2005, Etsy is a leading marketplaces for the exchange of vintage and handmade items. annual GMV.

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LinkedIn Explores What It Takes To Be an Entrepreneur [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Google VP: Here's How to Get Bought By Us

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And maybe you heard of a tiny Linux-based mobile software designer Google bought in 2005, called Android Inc.? On2 designed video codec technology which Google used to optimize its WebM video format. On2 Technologies. Google bought web 2.0 On2 Technologies. Google bought web 2.0 Flag this comment.

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How HTML5 Is Aiding in Cross-Platform Development

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We’re going to take a look at how some of the best HTML5-centric, cross-platform mobile frameworks are being used to help developers deliver native app experiences on a variety of devices. In fact, as the technology evolves, we wouldn’t be surprised to see more HTML5 elements popping up in native desktop applications as well.

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Startup Investor Makes a Deal: Engineers for Equity

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With more than 40 million monthly pageviews, Mashable is the most prolific news site reporting breaking web news, providing analysis of trends, reviewing new Web sites and services, and offering social media resources and guides. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. startupcto

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How To Close The Books on Your Startup

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This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. I’ve noticed a number of web development firms and agencies just vanish without a trace. Programming and Web Development Lists.

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How to Plan Your Social Integration Strategy

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Brian Sullivan is vice president of client services at Gigya , where he advises clients on implementing social technology. Gigya offers websites a suite of social technology like social login , comments, game mechanics and a social identity management platform. The utility of social plugins on websites has been established.