CB Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2018

For example, Facebook recently disclosed that an unprecedented data breach, discovered on September 25, exposed the social media accounts of up to 90 million users — including login credentials — effectively compromising access to any site that lets users log in with their Facebook account.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2017

So-called “cheap flight” operators were once notorious for drip pricing, with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) estimating that the airline industry alone was charging consumers £300 million a year (that’s $379,672,500 USD) in card surcharges at its peak.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 15, 2013

During the second quarter 2013, bank branches generated a relatively low 2.04% total revenue as a percent of average deposits. On the surface, this looks good for a branch that might cost $600 thousand per year in operating expenses. Be social and be local - Here is an idea that will have your compliance officer spinning.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2016

Department stores appealing to all parts of the consumer spectrum — Macy’s, Nordstrom, Hudson Bay (operator of Lord & Taylor and Saks) — are in a big slump, and chains that live in the malls they anchor are suffering right along with them. Apparel chains like Gap (and Banana Republic and Old Navy) and J. “So

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South State Correspondent

MAY 1, 2024

Leveraging social media, Gentle Monster started to get traction. The tactic worked – in 2013, Gentle Monster’s oversized glasses were used to portray the main character of a huge Korean drama show. These striking designs paid for themselves in media exposure. months, including an annual operating cost.

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Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Quill Engage turns Google Analytics data into actionable, natural language analysis and reports that are easier to understand and easier for website operators to implement. Founded in January 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Narrative Science demonstrated its technology at FinovateFall 2013 in New York.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 17, 2017

In 2013, the launch of Google Glass drove widespread discussion of augmented reality glasses, and indeed, throughout 2013 – 2014 Walmart applied for several patents that used augmented reality wearables to guide shoppers. Date filed: February 15, 2013. Date filed: January 20, 2013. Date filed: January 29, 2013.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In 2013, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer saw an opportunity in Nokia, a Finnish phone company that was losing ground to competitors. Date: May 20, 2013. On the eve of Yahoo’s acquisition of social networking platform Tumblr, then Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer wrote a Tumblr post promising “not to screw it up.” Yahoo and Tumblr.

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PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2016

The investigation is focusing on how the eCommerce giant has dealt with companies in which Alibaba owns stock or has influence over their operation, The New York Times reported. Launched in 2013, Cainiao is co-owned by Alibaba and several logistics companies that are known to handle a majority of delivery operations for Alibaba’s sales.

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CB Insights

MARCH 6, 2019

After soaring to a multi-billion-dollar valuation behind an iconic founder, a team of prominent backers, and a promise to revolutionize blood testing, Theranos officially ceased operations in 2018. That July, it banned Holmes from owning or operating a lab for two years. Select Investors : Wellington Management.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 6, 2019

Key People: Anthony Gregorio, Innovation Lab Senior Manager; Prat Vemana, VP Online; Albert Vita, Director of Strategy Insights. The Home Depot also operates a secondary lab out of Austin called BlackLocus. Notable Projects: Lululemon Lab operates under the concept of “offline exclusivity.” Founded: 2013 and 2015.

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2016

In a $460 million deal, Texas-based ATM operator Cardtronics has acquired Canada-based DirectCash Payments. For more expensive purchases, Vodafone Pay users can use their Vodafone wallet (launched in 2013), which requires a PIN. Big handshakes. Cardtronics acquires DirectCash Payments. So what was big at Sibos 2016 this year?

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CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

The company announced it was effectively ceasing operations immediately and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting more than 1,100 people out of work overnight. Declared Bankruptcy: 2013. In January 2019, Munchery abruptly ceased all operations, as it informed customers via email. Founded: 2009. Total Funding: $612M.

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CB Insights

APRIL 26, 2018

But Andrew Ng, who was part of the group that led the research at Google, published a paper in 2013 alongside other Stanford scientists, achieving the same results using a cluster of Nvidia’s graphic processing units (GPUs) running on just 3 machines. The first phases of the project appear to be primarily focused on traffic management.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2017

That may sound exciting, but brain tech is one area where the social media giant is playing catchup with the broader scientific community. ” Kernel’s founder and CEO Bryan Johnson, who previously led Braintree to an $800M acquisition by eBay in 2013, launched the new company in 2016.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Data and Analytics are a profit center rather than something that just needs to be managed. Demo: A Wealth Management Company (ACME)– GoodData can embed analytics directly in ACME’s dashboard. Back in 2013 this was their company stats: HQ Location: Charlotte, NC. Product Launch: September 2013. Founded: May 2007.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

in 2018, up from less than $2B in 2013. Social media is also helping campers discover new places to visit, then share their experiences with others: 30% of millennials said that they picked a camping spot after seeing someone else go there. Allie Aguilera, Policy and Government Affairs Manager, Young Invincibles.

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CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2020

Now, with experts stressing the importance of rapid testing and tracking in managing the Covid-19 crisis, wearables and other health monitoring tech that enable diagnostics are taking center stage. VR has also helped businesses across industries keep operations running. Source: Oxford Medical Simulation.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2020

As reported by CBS News , a spokesperson for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which operates as a division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said, “We are aware [that] the website of the [FDLP] was defaced with pro-Iranian, anti-U.S. Past Is Prologue.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2017

An explosion of new consumer finance brands is transforming how people save, spend, and manage their money. To build a successful personal finance management tool, it’s important to understand the dynamics of user acquisition and growth. In aggregate, they command $1.3 trillion in annual spending. The secrets of user growth.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Social media accelerates that cycle. Influencer marketing and other social media strategies help new trends travel fast, creating rapid consumer demand for hyper-cheap fashions. tons of clothing is sent to landfills annually. Credit: Pinterest. Rapid ITERATION & PRODUCTION. NYC launch of the TommyXGigi collection.

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CB Insights

MAY 1, 2018

Facebook Phone, Facebook (2013). While still in operation, Google+ is hardly anybody’s favorite social network. Google Glass, Google (2013-2014). Satisfries, Burger King (2013). Astro Pants, Lululemon (2013). State of Innovation Report. Crystal Pepsi, Pepsi (1992). Dreamcast, Sega (1999).

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

After an initial $8M investment in WhatsApp’s Series A in April 2011, Sequoia put in an additional $52M in July 2013. It wouldn’t be until almost exactly one year later that investors really started flocking to the early social media startup. WhatsApp funding & valuation. Acquisition. Amount invested. $8M.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 8, 2019

And in today’s world, where stories and complaints may be quickly and widely broadcast through the press and social media, companies have powerful incentives to resolve disputes fairly and quickly, especially small dollar disputes. Senator Graham indicated that Congress needs to take a look at class actions.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2017

They started out with an inventory of 10,000 razor handles in March of 2013 and sold out within a few days. in 2010 and nearly $70M in 2013. A year later, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency banned the startup from operating in Canada due to it not meeting certain nutritional standards required for it to be a meal replacement.

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