VC Cafe

JULY 2, 2012

The two companies have collaborated for a long time, with Facebook using Face.com’s technology to help users tag the faces of friends in pictures they upload on the social network with Face.com’s Photo Tagger service. This is Facebook’s second acquisition in Israel, following the acquisition of Snaptu for $70m in March 2011.

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Latvia Lithuania Russia 109

Cracking the Code

JUNE 24, 2021

There were no social networks, let alone sharing economy then, so it took a while to take off. I remember when BlaBlaCar launched in Germany. Let’s talk a bit about your leadership style and broader views on entrepreneurship. How would you describe your personal leadership style? Shifting gears.

Global 62

Global Europe France Cofounder 62

Reid Hoffman

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Network effects occur when increased usage of a good or service leads to an increase in its value, which in turn makes it more attractive and this leads to further increases in usage. Social networks such as Facebook or LinkedIn are a clear example of the power of this long-term advantage, as are two-sided marketplaces such as Airbnb or eBay.

Startup 28

Startup North Dakota Acquisition Europe 28