Comments on: Friendster Recapitalized http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:04:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: kristine http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-2534734 kristine Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:20:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-2534734 hope i can open my profile and i can sign up again for the friendster hope i can open my profile and i can sign up again for the friendster

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]]> By: Another Google Exec Departs To Run Another Social Network: Kimber To Friendster http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-2429070 Another Google Exec Departs To Run Another Social Network: Kimber To Friendster Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:21:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-2429070 [...] joined Friendster’s board of directors. After a failure to sell the company in late 2005, they recapitalized the company and Kent Lindstrom, one of the founders of Friendster, took over as [...] [...] joined Friendster’s board of directors. After a failure to sell the company in late 2005, they recapitalized the company and Kent Lindstrom, one of the founders of Friendster, took over as [...]

]]> By: Startup Meme » Blog Archive » What Twitter has in common with Friendster - Scaling Problems http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-2379982 Startup Meme » Blog Archive » What Twitter has in common with Friendster - Scaling Problems Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:38:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-2379982 [...] won’t be getting anything out of it, as the last round of funds were injected into a recapitalized and restructured company. I really wish and pray that Twitter somehow, anyhow overcomes its worries and go on to make big [...] [...] won’t be getting anything out of it, as the last round of funds were injected into a recapitalized and restructured company. I really wish and pray that Twitter somehow, anyhow overcomes its worries and go on to make big [...]

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]]> By: The Friendster Tell-All Story « BIG Interactive http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-266904 The Friendster Tell-All Story « BIG Interactive Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:37:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-266904 [...] After a failure to sell the company in late 2005, they recapitalized early this year and Kent Lindstrom, one of the founders of Friendster, took over as President. He’s not one to talk about his own accomplishments, but Friendster seems to be trending upwards now at least. He brings the company what it needs - a steady and low key leader who focuses on the product. [...] [...] After a failure to sell the company in late 2005, they recapitalized early this year and Kent Lindstrom, one of the founders of Friendster, took over as President. He’s not one to talk about his own accomplishments, but Friendster seems to be trending upwards now at least. He brings the company what it needs - a steady and low key leader who focuses on the product. [...]

]]> By: Techcrunch » Blog Archive » The Friendster Tell-All Story http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-266581 Techcrunch » Blog Archive » The Friendster Tell-All Story Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:14:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-266581 [...] After a failure to sell the company in late 2005, they recapitalized early this year and Mr. Lindstrom took over as CEO. He’s not one to talk about his own accomplishments, but Friendster seems to be trending upwards now at least. He brings the company what it needs - a steady leader who focuses on the product. Friendster [...] [...] After a failure to sell the company in late 2005, they recapitalized early this year and Mr. Lindstrom took over as CEO. He’s not one to talk about his own accomplishments, but Friendster seems to be trending upwards now at least. He brings the company what it needs - a steady leader who focuses on the product. Friendster [...]

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]]> By: Grandes esperanzas « La central de datos http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-191812 Grandes esperanzas « La central de datos Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:23:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-191812 [...] Inv: 3M (*) Alexa: 41 [...] [...] Inv: 3M (*) Alexa: 41 [...]

]]> By: The Web VC Chart « Alex Iskold tech blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-190955 The Web VC Chart « Alex Iskold tech blog Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:49:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-190955 [...] Inv: 3M (*) Alexa: 41 [...] [...] Inv: 3M (*) Alexa: 41 [...]

]]> By: nick http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-150913 nick Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:50:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-150913 i have my space account but i hate using it. friends of mine are using friendster and it offers lots of stuff than the other.that is only my opinion.... but all i can say is friendster is easy and friendly to use. i have my space account but i hate using it. friends of mine are using friendster and it offers lots of stuff than the other.that is only my opinion…. but all i can say is friendster is easy and friendly to use.

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Bebo rejette une offre d’acquisition de $550 Millions http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-97301 TechCrunch en français » Bebo rejette une offre d’acquisition de $550 Millions Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:21:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-97301 [...] Le succès de MySpace (contrôlé par Fox Interactive Media) a inspiré pas mal d’offre de rachats des concurrents. FaceBook aurait dit on refusé une offre de 1 milliards de dollars de ViaCom et Yahoo. Il semblerait que le réinvestissement de Kleiner dans FriendSter en fin d’année dernière aurait du sens. Tags: myspace, friendster, techcrunch, web2.0, web_2.0, facebook Catégories : actualités et idées web 2.0 | Bookmark this post with del.icio.us [...] [...] Le succès de MySpace (contrôlé par Fox Interactive Media) a inspiré pas mal d’offre de rachats des concurrents. FaceBook aurait dit on refusé une offre de 1 milliards de dollars de ViaCom et Yahoo. Il semblerait que le réinvestissement de Kleiner dans FriendSter en fin d’année dernière aurait du sens. Tags: myspace, friendster, techcrunch, web2.0, web_2.0, facebook Catégories : actualités et idées web 2.0 | Bookmark this post with del.icio.us [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Bebo 5億5000万ドルの買収提案を蹴る http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-97283 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Bebo 5億5000万ドルの買収提案を蹴る Tue, 11 Jul 2006 08:55:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-97283 [...] Myspace（英語記事) （日本語記事）(Fox Interactive Mediaの支配下にある)の成功は同種のサービスに対する買収提案ラッシュをもたらした。FacebookはViacomとYahooからの10億ドル近い買収提案を断ったという噂だ。昨年末、ベンチャーキャピタルKleiner（KPCB）が数百万ドルを投じ苦境にあったFriendsterの資本再編を行ったのは良い賭けだったかもしれない。. [...] [...] Myspace（英語記事) （日本語記事）(Fox Interactive Mediaの支配下にある)の成功は同種のサービスに対する買収提案ラッシュをもたらした。FacebookはViacomとYahooからの10億ドル近い買収提案を断ったという噂だ。昨年末、ベンチャーキャピタルKleiner（KPCB）が数百万ドルを投じ苦境にあったFriendsterの資本再編を行ったのは良い賭けだったかもしれない。. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Friendster obtient un brevet sur les réseaux sociaux http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-95674 TechCrunch en français » Friendster obtient un brevet sur les réseaux sociaux Sun, 09 Jul 2006 15:36:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-95674 [...] Friendster dispose de certains investisseurs prestigieux dont Kleiner Perkins qui a réinvesti de l’argent en février dernier. Le blog de CNN The Browser a écrit qu’ « attaquer ses concurrents pour violations de brevet ne serait certainement pas une manière pour Friendster de se faire des amis mais certainement une manière de se faire de l’argent ». Quand le président de Friendster a été interrogé par RedHerring pour savoir s’il allait concéder des licences ou même lancer des procédures judiciaires il a répondu « qu’il était trop tôt pour savoir mais nous ferons ce qu’il faut pour protéger nos droits » [...] [...] Friendster dispose de certains investisseurs prestigieux dont Kleiner Perkins qui a réinvesti de l’argent en février dernier. Le blog de CNN The Browser a écrit qu’ « attaquer ses concurrents pour violations de brevet ne serait certainement pas une manière pour Friendster de se faire des amis mais certainement une manière de se faire de l’argent ». Quand le président de Friendster a été interrogé par RedHerring pour savoir s’il allait concéder des licences ou même lancer des procédures judiciaires il a répondu « qu’il était trop tôt pour savoir mais nous ferons ce qu’il faut pour protéger nos droits » [...]

]]> By: Web 2.0 - Что нового? Новости интернет проектов » Friendster получил патент на социальные сети http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-95087 Web 2.0 - Что нового? Новости интернет проектов » Friendster получил патент на социальные сети Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:41:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-95087 [...] У Friendster’а большое количество инвесторов, включающих Kleiner Perkins, который вложил дополнительные инвестиции в эту компанию в феврале. Когда у президента Friendster, Кента Линдстрома (Kent Lindstrom), спросили, планируется ли введение лицензий или даже заведение судебных дел в отношении конкурентов, он ответил в RedHerring.com, что “пока что слишком рано о чём-либо говорить… Мы сделаем всё  возможное, чтобы защитить свою интеллектуальную собственность.” [...] [...] У Friendster’а большое количество инвесторов, включающих Kleiner Perkins, который вложил дополнительные инвестиции в эту компанию в феврале. Когда у президента Friendster, Кента Линдстрома (Kent Lindstrom), спросили, планируется ли введение лицензий или даже заведение судебных дел в отношении конкурентов, он ответил в RedHerring.com, что “пока что слишком рано о чём-либо говорить… Мы сделаем всё  возможное, чтобы защитить свою интеллектуальную собственность.” [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Friendster、ソーシャルネットワーキング関連の特許が認可 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-94434 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Friendster、ソーシャルネットワーキング関連の特許が認可 Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:11:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-94434 [...] Friendsterは有名な投資家を抱え、この２月にはKleiner Perkinsにより増資が行われた。CNNのブログThe Browserは今日(米国時間７月７日)、次のように書いている。「ライバルを特許侵害で訴えることで、友だち作りなんてあり得ないが、これはお金をもうける方法のひとつである」。ライセンスか訴訟のどちらがあり得そうかと尋ねられた時には、「答えるには、まだまだ時期尚早だ。我々は自己の知的財産を保護するために出来ることをするだろう」とFriendster のPresidentであるKent Lindstrom氏はRedHerring.comに話した。 [...] [...] Friendsterは有名な投資家を抱え、この２月にはKleiner Perkinsにより増資が行われた。CNNのブログThe Browserは今日(米国時間７月７日)、次のように書いている。「ライバルを特許侵害で訴えることで、友だち作りなんてあり得ないが、これはお金をもうける方法のひとつである」。ライセンスか訴訟のどちらがあり得そうかと尋ねられた時には、「答えるには、まだまだ時期尚早だ。我々は自己の知的財産を保護するために出来ることをするだろう」とFriendster のPresidentであるKent Lindstrom氏はRedHerring.comに話した。 [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Friendster awarded patent on social networking http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-94248 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Friendster awarded patent on social networking Fri, 07 Jul 2006 19:39:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-94248 [...] Friendster has a number of prominent investors and Kliener Perkins put in additional funds this February. CNN’s The Browser blog writes today that “Suing rivals for patent infringement is no way to make friends — but it is a way to make money.” [...] [...] Friendster has a number of prominent investors and Kliener Perkins put in additional funds this February. CNN’s The Browser blog writes today that “Suing rivals for patent infringement is no way to make friends — but it is a way to make money.” [...]

]]> By: denise http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-72693 denise Thu, 15 Jun 2006 11:56:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-72693 hope can find frends hope can find frends

]]> By: safarini http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-58577 safarini Wed, 31 May 2006 10:22:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-58577 I hope Ican find a good friendster to be my friend I hope Ican find a good friendster to be my friend

]]> By: Myspace was only the beginning at The Thinking Stick http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-52500 Myspace was only the beginning at The Thinking Stick Wed, 24 May 2006 06:32:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-52500 [...] This is a deeply funded market niche. Market leader Myspace is owned by News Corp. Facebook is funded to the hilt. Friendster is backed by Kleiner Perkins (and Benchmark before the recap). Newcomer Tagworld raised a healthy $7.5 million from DFJ. And tagged, focused on much younger audiences, raised $7m from Mayfield. [...] [...] This is a deeply funded market niche. Market leader Myspace is owned by News Corp. Facebook is funded to the hilt. Friendster is backed by Kleiner Perkins (and Benchmark before the recap). Newcomer Tagworld raised a healthy $7.5 million from DFJ. And tagged, focused on much younger audiences, raised $7m from Mayfield. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Bebo boucle un tour de table de $15 millions http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-50850 TechCrunch en français » Bebo boucle un tour de table de $15 millions Mon, 22 May 2006 14:30:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-50850 [...] Ce marché est très vastement investi par la communauté financière. Le leader du marché est MySpace détenu par News Corp. et FaceBook est lui très bien soutenu. Sans parler de Friendster (Kleiner Perkins et Benchmark). Le nouvel entrant TagWorld a aussi levé la coquette somme de $7.5 millions avec DFJ. Et Tagged qui cible une audience plus jeune a levé $7m avec Mayfield. [...] [...] Ce marché est très vastement investi par la communauté financière. Le leader du marché est MySpace détenu par News Corp. et FaceBook est lui très bien soutenu. Sans parler de Friendster (Kleiner Perkins et Benchmark). Le nouvel entrant TagWorld a aussi levé la coquette somme de $7.5 millions avec DFJ. Et Tagged qui cible une audience plus jeune a levé $7m avec Mayfield. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Bebo Closes $15M Financing http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-50788 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Bebo Closes $15M Financing Mon, 22 May 2006 11:01:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-50788 [...] This is a deeply funded market niche. Market leader Myspace is owned by News Corp. Facebook is funded to the hilt. Friendster is backed by Kleiner Perkins (and Benchmark before the recap). Newcomer Tagworld raised a healthy $7.5 million from DFJ. And tagged, focused on much younger audiences, raised $7m from Mayfield. [...] [...] This is a deeply funded market niche. Market leader Myspace is owned by News Corp. Facebook is funded to the hilt. Friendster is backed by Kleiner Perkins (and Benchmark before the recap). Newcomer Tagworld raised a healthy $7.5 million from DFJ. And tagged, focused on much younger audiences, raised $7m from Mayfield. [...]

]]> By: Steve L. http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-50073 Steve L. Sun, 21 May 2006 19:01:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-50073 Were do i find some new MS layouts? Thanks, Steve Were do i find some new MS layouts?

Thanks,
Steve

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Friendster Mobs: la messagerie instantanée http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-46612 TechCrunch en français » Friendster Mobs: la messagerie instantanée Thu, 18 May 2006 17:24:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-46612 [...] Depuis qu’il a cèdé sa place de leader à MySpace beaucoup de changements ont eu lieu au sein de Friendster menés par de nombreux consultants et 3 CEOs. Même le partner de Kleiner a cédé sa place à cause de son mauvais management de la société au niveau de son comité de direction. Cependant depuis de Kent Lindstrom , l’un des fondateurs est aux commandes, Friendster commence à faire son come-back. [...] [...] Depuis qu’il a cèdé sa place de leader à MySpace beaucoup de changements ont eu lieu au sein de Friendster menés par de nombreux consultants et 3 CEOs. Même le partner de Kleiner a cédé sa place à cause de son mauvais management de la société au niveau de son comité de direction. Cependant depuis de Kent Lindstrom , l’un des fondateurs est aux commandes, Friendster commence à faire son come-back. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Friendster Mobs - Web Chat Coming http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-46224 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » Friendster Mobs - Web Chat Coming Thu, 18 May 2006 08:18:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/02/02/friendster-recapitalized/#comment-46224 [...] Since ceding social network dominance to Myspace in 2004, Friendster has gone through massive reorganizations, countless consultants and three CEOs. Even a Kleiner partner fell due in part to his mismanagement of the company at the board level. of However, under the current leadership of Kent Lindstrom, one of the founders (and CFO until taking over early this year), Friendster is making a comeback of sorts. [...] [...] Since ceding social network dominance to Myspace in 2004, Friendster has gone through massive reorganizations, countless consultants and three CEOs. Even a Kleiner partner fell due in part to his mismanagement of the company at the board level. of However, under the current leadership of Kent Lindstrom, one of the founders (and CFO until taking over early this year), Friendster is making a comeback of sorts. [...]

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