Starbucks’ Schultz: Don’t Read Anything Into Exit From Groupon Board

Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz said today on CNBC that he has confidence in both Groupon’s board and CEO, even after stepping down from the board after 19 months.
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Confirmed: Schultz and Efrusy to Leave Groupon Board; “Accounting Types” Joining

Will a shake-up of the board of the daily deals company help its prospects?
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Report: Internet Economy Set to Nearly Double to $4.2T by 2016

The Internet economy of G-20 nations will nearly double in value to $4.2 trillion by 2016, according to a new projection by the Boston Consulting Group.
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Where Did Nine Million Cable Subscribers Go?

According to a new Deloitte survey, a staggering nine percent of the population say they cut the cord recently. Say what?
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Deloitte Scoops Up Ubermind to Create Mobile Apps

Deloitte confirmed on Wednesday that it has bought Seattle-based mobile developer Ubermind for an undisclosed price. The consultant said the purchase should help it create new apps for its clients.

Apperian, Enabler of iPhones and iPads for the Enterprise, Lands $9.5 Million

Companies want to build their own iPad and iPhone apps for internal use, but don’t want to use the iTunes App Store to distribute and manage them. Enter Apperian, which offers secure internal app stores for enterprises, and has landed an investment from North Bridge, Bessemer and the Kleiner Perkins iFund.

The Naked VC: Tim Draper Unveils His Investing Secrets for Astia

Last night, I was the master of ceremonies, as I have been for several years, at the laudable annual Astia Awards Dinner, which celebrated venture firms that support women-led companies. And VC Tim Draper really went above and beyond in showing–quite literally–his support.