The Money Shot: Kara Swisher on Instagram’s Billion-Dollar Ride in Vanity Fair

There’s no picture of the moment when everything changed for Kevin Systrom.
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As Expected, Former Square COO Rabois Joins Khosla Ventures

Like we said, a new VC is born.
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Go West, Young Geek: Chris Dixon on Why He Became a Silicon Valley VC at Andreessen Horowitz, and More! (Video)

If you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere.
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Greg McAdoo Exits Sequoia Capital

Longtime Sequoia Capital venture capitalist Greg McAdoo will be leaving the Silicon Valley firm. McAdoo, who will stay aboard for a few more months to smooth the transition, has made a number of significant investments as a VC over the years, including in Airbnb, DailyBooth and Y Combinator. Said Sequoia’s Doug Leone: “We’re grateful for Greg’s many contributions to Sequoia over the last 12 years. His wikipedic knowledge, quick wit, and uncanny ability to connect seemingly unrelated ideas made him a joy to work with.”

Mayer’s 10X Challenge: Yahoo’s Homepage, Mail and Search Traffic Show Significant Year-Over-Year Declines

The reality of traffic falloffs on key properties is a vexing issue.
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Viral Video: Rolling First Round Style? Call Them Maybe.

Here’s the annual video lunacy from First Round Capital, which is always fun to watch, especially if it’s super awkward to see venture capitalists cavorting. Mission accomplished!
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Demand A Plan: Tech Leaders Sign On to Mayors’ Effort to End Gun Violence

Will social media help an effort to ensure gun safety?
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Lolly Wolly Doodle’s Brandi Temple Talks Facebook-Fueled, Real-Time Retail

Shoulder bows and ruffles as a social e-commerce phenom.
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