T enaya Capital led a $12 million C round in Israeli start up Cotendo, joined by current investors Sequoia Capital and Benchmark Capital. Cotendo wants to help websites provide a faster surfing experience by shedding &# unnecessary weight&#. MORE

In the News fortune net worth startup valuation technology founders technology startupsWe all know that the founders of those successful tech companies are worth quite a bit of money, but how much are they really worth? MORE

One metric now commonly used is called the Net Promoter® Score (NPS). The formula for the Net Promoter® Score is the percentage of customers who are detractors, subtracted from the percentage who are promoters (NPS=P-D). Scott Addis Net Promoter Score MORE

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Saturday, November 22, 2008 Net Promoter Score: an operational tool to measure customer satisfaction Ive mentioned Net Promoter Score (NPS) in a few previous posts, but havent had a chance to describe it in detail yet. Ill also reveal the Net Promoter Score for this blog, based on the data youve given me so far. Net Promoter Score NPS is a methodology that comes out of the service industry. MORE

A few weeks before the FCC vote on Net Neutrality, I spent the weekend in Las Vegas with my dad. But, lo and behold, my dad sent me an email this morning titled “Net Neutrality Napkin.” The post The Net Neutrality Napkin appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE

FX Exposure Netting. If your investment portfolio contains multiple types of currency, you are likely already familiar with the associated risk. If one country’s currency drastically depreciates in value, you are stuck with a depreciating portfolio as well. MORE

The e-commerce giant said on Thursday that net income rose to $482 million, or $1 per share, from $214 million, or 45 cents per share last year MORE

The new rules passed by the Federal Communications Commission are a win for smaller Internet-based companies MORE

But last week the company announced it has been 80% acquired by Nets , a Copenhagen-based company whose activities include interbank clearing, terminal and PSP services, direct debit, credit transfers, e-invoicing, e-archiving, e-identity solutions and card acquirer and issuer payment processing. MORE

Oliver took on Net Neutrality on Sunday. He started off by reminding us that American’s simply don’t respond to “boring” so he suggested we change the phrase “Net Neutrality” to “Cable Company Fuckery.” MORE

With new rules regarding net neutrality currently up for debate, the CEO of GoDaddy has a message for the FCC MORE

In 2014 Supercell''s net sales amounted to €1.545 Billion, leaving them with an EBITDA (or profitability before a few factors) of €515 million. MORE

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Despite the telecommunications industry's fierce objections, a federal appeals court refused to delay implementation of the rules MORE

Tech giants are rallying in support of Net Neutrality rules that prevent internet service providers from blocking or slowing websites, or charging special fees. Don't be alarmed if you see those spinning wheels. MORE

Here is the story on how following a dream and something you love took Amancio Ortega from poverty to worth $70+ Billion dollars MORE

It was a super interesting and stimulating conversation that preceded an excellent speech that Wheeler gave on his Net Neutrality proposal. The debate over Net Neutrality is a tiny blip on this path. Technology fcc hierarchy Innovation net neutrality network railroad telegraph wheeler I was fortunate to spend an hour with a group of about 30 people and Tom Wheeler, the chairman of the FCC yesterday morning. MORE

Politics fcc net neutrality open internet Just now Fred Wilson posted an Open Internet Letter to the FCC that my partners and I at Foundry Group signed on to. It came together in the last 24 hours and was driven by our friends at Union Square Ventures. MORE

The new leader of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Chairman Ajit Pai, has said he wants to roll back existing net neutrality rules that prevent big cable companies from discriminating against online companies and services. Ten zillion words have been written about Net Neutrality. MORE

Republican control of the FCC, Congress and the White House might mean a roll back of net neutrality rules that bar internet service providers from favoring some websites and apps over others MORE

The […] The post infinite io Nets $3.4 Austin-based infinite io announced it has completed $3.4 million in funding led by Chicago Ventures. “We We are very excited to be building a world-class enterprise software company here in Austin, Texas, where there is a wealth of talent to support our growth plans,” Mark Cree, CEO of infinite io, said in a news release. Million in Funding appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has some decisions to make about the future of the Internet MORE

So when the conversation turned to Net Neutrality, I felt obligated to separate fact from fiction for my dad while at the same time understanding how someone like him was hearing what was going on. The post Explaining Net Neutrality to My Dad appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE

Currently available on iOS and Android, users can find, redeem and share NETS promotions such as rebates, special one-off purchases and other deals that are only available to NETS users. In the News location-based app mobile app NETS NETS Savers Singapore MORE

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Politics #stoptheslowlane fcc net neutrality The FCC is proposing new rules to allow Internet providers to discriminate based on content to provide separate and unequal connection speeds. MORE

Net promoter score (NPS). News buyers dashboard engagement gross merchandise value KPI marketplace net promotor score Retention revenue sellers suppliers take rateA few months ago, I wrote about the questions that we typically ask when evaluating a marketplace opportunity. MORE

Second (and more importantly), a huge swell of grass-roots support was mobilized in support of the concept of Net Neutrality, largely inspired by by Fight for the Future , an advocacy group made up primarily of small tech companies. What a difference two weeks makes! MORE

Instead of everyone getting tangled up in the legal question of what “net neutrality” means, consumers can see what could happen if / when ISPs can decide which companies get to use their fast lanes by paying extra and who is relegated to the slow lane. Government fcc net neutrality Yesterday when we were having Comcast issues in downtown Boulder, I thought about how slow the Internet speed at my office was. MORE

Medianama has a good analysis and initiative on the Net Neutrality issue. Read up and make yourselves heard here. This debate has had interesting arguments globally. To the extent, I have been able to follow, there have been a ton of bogus arguments on both sides, thereby confusing the core issues. MORE

Despite being better educated, the average Millennial salary is 20 percent less than their parents' during the same life stage MORE

Derek Sivers nailed it. So what’s the value of an idea? Well, it does have some value, but it’s really a multiplier for execution. Say ideas are worth 1 to 20. 1 to 20 what? 1 to 20 as ideas in and by themselves. Not exactly enough to retire on, right? Now do something with that idea. MORE

Regardless of your politics, if you're an entrepreneur you should be fighting to keep it in place. MORE

Department of State and several other private sector partners to launch The GIST Network (GIST Net), an interactive online network connecting science and technology entrepreneurs in emerging economies. GIST Net will provide entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to collaborate, seek funding, and grow their businesses. GIST Net also offers interactive discussion boards to help entrepreneurs connect; a mentorship hub with participants from top U.S. MORE

Department of State and several other private sector partners to launch The GIST Network (GIST Net), an interactive online network connecting science and technology entrepreneurs in emerging economies. GIST Net will provide entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to collaborate, seek funding, and grow their businesses. Gust News Ecosystem Hub GIST Net Today, Gust is proud to join the U.S. MORE

What can March Madness teach you how to command the room with your next speech? Everything MORE

Implement these 5 values at a company-wide level to gain more trust with your customers MORE

Polls are outdated and inaccurate, so why not a tool thousands of successful businesses use every day MORE

You want to know my net worth. One of the most popular searches about me is “ mike michalowicz net worth.” For the longest time I did the same net worth searches on authors, entrepreneurs, celebrities, neighbors and friends. On Feb 28th, 2008 my net worth was $30,000. MORE

However, there are a number of metrics that every business owner should know, including cash flow, accounts payable, accounts receivable, direct costs, operating margin, net profit, and cash burn rate. What Is Net Profit? Net profit is your operating income minus taxes and interest. MORE

Tomorrow, the FCC is expected to vote on a proposal for new rules around Net Neutrality. I’ve been very public about being a supporter of net neutrality and the idea that the FCC should put down clear, legally enforceable rules around it. A few weeks ago I wrote the post Explaining Net Neutrality to My Dad. The vast majority of people asked for the strongest possible net neutrality rules which align with the Title II approach. MORE

Have you even wondered if you have a good Net Promoter Score?What What if I were to tell you that your goal shouldn't be to achieve a perfect score of 100 MORE

Facebook reported stellar revenue growth in its third quarter earnings call, but warned that it might not last long MORE