PayPal stories - Page 4
Facebook investor cashes out
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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Director Peter Thiel sells most of his stock in the social networking site after the end of the first lockup period.
Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO
Fri, 11th May 2012
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Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.
US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution
Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand’s tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.
Tech startups sought for accelerator program
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Asia Pacific tech startups, seize your chance! Join Innovyz's accelerator for mentorship, cash and perks from Microsoft, PayPal. Apply by Apr 20.
Hefty incentive package for new Yahoo! CEO
Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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New Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson begins his tenure today, backed by a stunning US$27 million incentive package aimed at revitalising the tech giant.
Banking blockade stumps WikiLeaks
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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Financial blockade by Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal leaves WikiLeaks cash-strapped, cutting 95% of its donations.
Praise, criticism for NZ technology industry
Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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American entrepreneur Peter Thiel lauds New Zealand's tech talent and investments, yet faces critique from local engineers citing a lack of global perspective.
Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support
Wed, 11th May 2011
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In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.
Xero gets $4 million for US expansion
Fri, 22nd Oct 2010
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Xero secures NZD $4 million from Peter Thiel to fuel its US expansion, with Thiel joining the US Advisory Board to challenge Quickbooks.
Silly season security for Internet shoppers
Fri, 27th Nov 2009
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As the holiday season heats up, Internet security firms, such as AVG and BitDefender, urge online shoppers to stay vigilant and follow basic safety tips.