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Ikea Acquires TaskRabbit in Effort to Modernize Retail
In September, Swedish furniture retailer IKEA quietly snapped up TaskRabbit in a bid to transform its longstanding retail model.
How China’s New Ridesharing Rules Choke Uber and Didi
Beijing legalized online car hailing apps such as Uber China and its homegrown rival Didi Chuxing nationwide.
Google CEO’s Vietnam Visit Gives Hope to Local Startups
Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s visit to Vietnam gives hope to people in the local startup community that they can succeed globally
SEC Opens Door for Equity Crowdfunding
The Security and Exchange Commission adopted new rules for how securities could be sold to small-time investors, finally implementing Title III of the JOBS Act.
To Change Our Economy We Need to Change Our Thinking
It’s not surprising that new Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s appointment has been well received by the startup community.
‘Slack’ Time Pays Off for Entrepreneurs
Beyond thinking up a great new idea, innovation also requires what’s called “slack” time—a chance to work out the details.
Start-Ups Need ‘Joiners’ as Well as Founders
Startup founders often take great risks to launch their new ventures.
After Going Public, Etsy Faces New Balancing Act
The handmade crafts fair outside of Nasdaq could serve as a metaphor for Etsy, which depends on its sellers, but is now adding shareholders to the mix.
