Slice Rides is a platform for people to connect and share commuting options, along with social feedback, now in beta. Basically, Slice Rides will act as a trusted arbiter, and extracts… Read more »
Twice a year before YC Demo Day, graduates return in droves for the exclusive, secretive “Alumni Demo Night.” The event has evolved into a massive networking opportunity, where former founders strike… Read more »
Expedia has rebuilt its technical infrastructure so it can continue to attract travelers. It showed off its new tablet and wearable apps this week. Read more »
A few new indicators have popped up, showing that Google is going right after Microsoft’s jugular: enterprise email. The most clear cut indicator is new stats mined by Dan Frommer, showing… Read more »
Airbnb has officially wrapped up its long-rumored $475 million Series D, according to its SEC filing on the matter. No investors from private equity firm TPG or smaller firm Dragoneer Investment… Read more »
Modern IT allows companies to free themselves from old enterprise constraints. However, business management and IT organizations must address ensuing conceptual and business model issues in order to succeed. Read more »
If a $3 billion acquisition offer shocked you, prepare to faint at the latest Snapchat news: The company is reportedly in financing talks that would value it at $10 billion. Investors… Read more »
Uber and Airbnb chose to forge the same partnership the same week, both striking a deal with business travel expensing company Concur. The move signals that the sharing economy is ready… Read more »
Airbnb has launched a search engine specifically for business travelers. The move is a crucial one as the company seeks to grow into its reported $10 billion valuation. Read more »
Airbnb was founded and is run by designers. That makes them hyper vigilant of the company’s brand and overall design, and now the company is getting a visual upgrade. On Wednesday… Read more »