Back to basics — VC’s remind today’s generation of entrepreneurs what it takes to succeed
Venture capitalists at Stanford’s Entrepreneurship Week advised young entrepreneurs to take advantage of Silicon Valley resources and mentors.
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Nonprofit helps builders combat high cost of building in the Peninsula
Lobbyist Crisand Giles works for the Building Industry Association of the Bay Area, where she helps builders negotiate with cities on development fees, green building, green-house gas reduction, and storm water regulation.
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Will an MLB team move to San Jose? Four-year battle between A’s and Giants continues
The A’s’ ownership group wants to move the team to the South Bay, but the Giants claim “territorial rights” to the region, meaning they can block any attempt by a Major League Baseball team to relocate there.
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Amidst controversy over lead in the soil, Cupertino approves first off-leash dog park
Despite unusually elevated levels of lead and traces of other hazardous materials, Cupertino officials voted to build a dog park on Mary Avenue.
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California Avenue’s redesign is set for this fall despite local opposition, lawsuits
The Palo Alto City Council’s controversial proposed redesign of California Avenue has sparked outrage from merchants and residents for several years. Nonetheless, construction is to begin this fall.
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Soon to launch a mini satellite, Skybox Imaging founders launch Stanford E-Week
The co-founders of Mountain View’s Skybox Imaging, Inc. shared their unique journey and advice for future entrepreneurs at a seminar that kicked off Stanford’s annual Entrepreneurship Week.
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Mountain View’s Conceptus expands birth control product to Europe
Birth control manufacturer Conceptus Inc. gets to check “European expansion” off of its to-do list. Spain recently began offering Conceptus’ non-surgical procedure, Essure, pushing up the company’s bottom line.
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Wi-Fi network iPass records losses, but sees users transitioning to mobile
Silicon Valley wireless service provider iPass Inc. chalked up more losses in the fourth quarter than the third, due to a significant slowdown of active users on its new mobile devices during the holiday season in December.
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Stock performs better than expected for Redwood City’s Genomic Health
Genomic Health, based in Redwood City, offers diagnostic tests for breast and colon cancer. Stocks were up last quarter due to due high demand for its Oncotype DX diagnostic test.
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