Patents were originally intended to foster innovation. But the unfortunate dark side of the patent system is that Read More
If you’re like our family, you’re well equipped with “stuff” to keep everone entertained on the plane. Our Read More
The other day, I received Square’s pocket-sized credit card reader that attaches to my iPhone. The slick gadget Read More
Rentcycle just announced a $1.4 million round from notable investors Andreessen Horowitz, SV Angel, Collaborative Fund, and some Read More
TekTrak, a mobile security startup that helps people track their lost phones and protect their personal data, announced Read More
The press is having a field day on Airbnb’s behalf these days, given the pillaging of one of Read More
I recently caught up with veteran e-commerce entrepreneur Venky Harinarayan, who this past April sold sold his company Read More
San Francisco-based Airbnb announced Monday morning that it has secured $112 million in Series B financing from some Read More
15 minutes of fame in 2011
The latest craze in prices of private companies suggest a small group of investors can and are manipulating Read More
At Vator, one of our traditions is to end our evening events with a band. And, not just Read More
(Correction: To reflect founder bios) There’s about 42 million people who are underbanked (those without access to credit Read More
This Wednesday, Vator and Bullpen will hold its first-ever Venture Shift event, a gathering of top-notch investors, angels, Read More
Airbnb had, like most startups, humble beginnings before moving into a 25,000-square-foot office space in San Francisco. Before Read More
Kevin O’Connor founded DoubleClck in the mid-90s. The advertising company eventually went public in 1998 and was sold Read More
Update: 3/29/2013 – I recently caught up with Yoav to discuss an update to YL’s strategy. Check it Read More













