InfoChachkie

JANUARY 20, 2015

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. To illustrate the extent to which a company’s name is largely irrelevant to its ultimate success, let’s examine the genesis of six successful technology companies’ names. eBay – Derived from Founder Pierre Omidyar’s consulting company, Echo Bay Technology Group.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

A blog is basically a journal (“web log”) that is published on the web. Wikipedia started this, but it is also used for technical support, software, and product reviews. See how many of the following “new” Internet concepts you recognize, and can explain in terms of value to your business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2010

A blog is basically a journal (“web log”) that is published on the web. Wikipedia started this, but it is also used for technical support, software, and product reviews. See how many of the following “new” Internet concepts you recognize, and can explain in terms of value to your business.

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