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San Francisco to Tax Google, Facebook for Using City Bus Stops

The Wi-Fi-equipped commuter shuttle buses offered up by tech giants such as Google, Yahoo, Apple and Facebook are now going to be taxed based on the number of stops they make in city bus zones.

By Laura Entis

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Bringing Silicon Valley’s Accelerator Model to the Media Sector

By Bruce Schoenfeld

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3 Big Misconceptions About Bitcoin

By Brian Patrick Eha

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Bitcoin Startups Get Their Own Silicon Valley Accelerator

By Brian Patrick Eha

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Say What? Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer Buys a Funeral Home

The young Yahoo CEO has purchased the property that houses Palo Alto's oldest funeral parlor, according to reports.

By Catherine Clifford

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Confidence Among Silicon Valley VCs at Highest Since 2007, Report Shows

Despite five consecutive quarterly increases, Silicon Valley confidence still lags behind that seen in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

By Catherine Clifford

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Launching Today: Silicon Valley Venture Fund for Big Data Startups

Data Elite wants to fill a need for big data startups that aren't satisfied by generic startup incubators and investment funds. And it has major backers ready to make sure it succeeds.

By Brian Patrick Eha

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Bloomberg Says London, Not Silicon Valley, Is New York City’s Top Tech Competitor

In the battle to reign supreme in the tech sector, the mayor of New York City says London is the city to watch.

By Catherine Clifford

Tech

6 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week

Health insurance exchanges go online, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. wants a few good entrepreneurs, CreateTech conference draws an eclectic crowd in Brooklyn, Marc Andreessen sits down with the Pando Monthly. This week's notable news and startup events for entrepreneurs.

By Brad Crescenzo

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As Startup Visa Bill Languishes, Entrepreneurs Leave the U.S.

Innovators drawn to the U.S. for education and research don't have time to wait for legislative action that would help them stay.

By Joseph Adinolfi

Thought Leaders

The Secret to Israel’s Startup Success

'Silicon Wadi,' the high-tech startup mecca in Israel offers valuable lessons about what it takes to start and run your own business. Here are three key takeaways.

By Avishai Abrahami

Business News

6 Reasons Why Mark Hurd Should Be Microsoft’s Next CEO

Despite his ouster from H-P, Mark Hurd is the one man with all the skills needed to help Microsoft complete its transformation.

By Ray Hennessey

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The 5 Rules for Silicon Valley Success That Can Work Anywhere

Silicon Valley is the startup capital of the world for a reason. Here are five key lessons from the place that every entrepreneur can apply to the way they do business, no matter where they are.

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Gangnam: The Silicon Valley of South Korea

Forget Gangnam Style. The song's namesake has a lot more going for it in the entrepreneurial sphere.

By Neil Parmar

Entrepreneurs

LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman: Success Tips from Silicon Valley

Consider these three strategies for business success in an ever-evolving economy.

By Nathalie Pierrepont

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Spreading the Love of Silicon Valley (Infographic)

Let's face it, Silicon Valley is still the mecca for startups, and every other city is playing catch up.

By Andrea Huspeni

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Inside Silicon Valley’s Annual Failure Conference

At FailCon, entrepreneurs study other's failures and how to prepare for their success.

By Jennifer Wang

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Kathryn Minshew on Why Silicon Valley Needs a Feminine Touch

The young founder of The Daily Muse discusses her charmed career in entrepreneurship and offers advice to fellow founders just getting started.

By Lyneka Little

Buying a Franchise

A New Take on Aging, From Silicon Valley

A senior home care franchise based in Palo Alto, Calif., and run by young staffers is looking to give its elderly clientele five-star treatment.

By Sarah Max

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For the New Generation of Venture Capitalists, Their Advice Is More Valuable Than Their Money

'NewGen VCs' don't come out of finance. It's all about prior entrepreneurial experience.

By Peter S. Cohan

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How Silicon Valley’s Glow Shines Beyond Its Borders

To highlight Global Entrepreneurship Week, we took a look at how international entrepreneurs are starting to reel in Silicon-Valley-sized investments.

By Neil Parmar

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3 Hot Tech Startups Burning Up L.A.’s ‘Silicon Beach’

In startup world, Southern California is giving Silicon Valley a run for its money.

By Barb Dybwad

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What Is Vooza and Why Should You Care?

Hilarious videos from possibly faux company Vooza can offer every business owner a lesson in creativity.

By Jason HeadsetsDotCom

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Starting Up Under One Roof: A Look at Residential Incubators

Rather than move in with mom and dad, young founders are increasingly bunking up -- choosing to inhabit startup houses or hacker hostels. Here's a look at the growing trend.

By Susan Johnston

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Mike Jones on Ditching La La Land for Silicon Beach

Los Angeles has long been a mecca for creative types. Now it's attracting techies too.

By Shira Lazar

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Reality TV Show May Hit Too Close to Home in Silicon Valley

A new Bravo show that follows startups through their growing pains is riling the high-tech hotbed. A look at what may be behind all the griping.

By Carol Tice

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The Latest Craze in Incubators: Pay-to-Play Accelerators?

Fee-based entrepreneurship accelerators and incubators are increasingly sprouting up. We take a look at some new programs and consider whether they're worth your time.

By Lauren Cannon

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New York, the City that Never Disconnects?

New York is claiming ever more tech cred these days. Steven Rosenbaum, the city's first Entrepreneur at Large, discusses the Big Apple and the burgeoning idea of curation.

By Shira Lazar

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DVD Pick for Tech Startups: ‘Something Ventured’

Trying to figure out how Silicon Valley really works? This documentary, recently released on DVD, offers plenty of insight into Apple, Intel and the money guys who bet on them.

By Peter S. Cohan

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Why Facebook Is Killing Silicon Valley (Opinion)

With venture-capital investment flocking to social-media startups, who will back nascent startups innovating in such critical industries as material science, sensors, robotics, medical devices and life sciences?

By Steve Blank