Why It Matters That Pierre Omidyar Is Doing a News Start-Up

November 19, 2009 at 12:05 am PT

Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay (EBAY), is launching a for-profit news startup in Hawaii, where he and his family live. This is important news, and not just because he’s involved.

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Tagged with: Dan Gillmor, digital, eBay, economy, Hawaii, Internet, Mediactive, Pierre Omidyar, Silicon Valley

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