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Liz Gannes

Liz Gannes

Contributing Writer

    Latest articles by Liz Gannes

    Technology
    Kleiner Perkins Says Ellen Pao Asked for $2.7 Million (Like We Said)Kleiner Perkins Says Ellen Pao Asked for $2.7 Million (Like We Said)
    Technology
    Why Did Ellen Pao File to Appeal? Here’s One Expensive Reason.Why Did Ellen Pao File to Appeal? Here’s One Expensive Reason.
    Technology

    Kleiner Perkins is expected to disclose that Pao recently asked the firm for $2.7 million in order to not appeal.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    After Nine Years of Secret Development, Hound Voice Search App Has a Dazzling DemoAfter Nine Years of Secret Development, Hound Voice Search App Has a Dazzling Demo
    Technology

    Startups, especially mobile app startups, don’t do nine years of R&D before launch.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Ellen Pao Plans to AppealEllen Pao Plans to Appeal
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    With the filing, Pao buys some time to specify on exactly what grounds she will appeal.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Google Confirms ‘Buy Button’ Is ComingGoogle Confirms ‘Buy Button’ Is Coming
    Technology

    “There’s going to be a buy button. It’s going to be imminent,” said Omid Kordestani.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Ellen Pao Isn’t as Complicated as You ThinkEllen Pao Isn’t as Complicated as You Think
    Technology

    Pao says the most misunderstood thing about her is that: “I’m not complicated. I was raised in New Jersey, I worked hard, I believed in the meritocracy.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Mary Meeker’s 2015 Internet Trends (Slides)Mary Meeker’s 2015 Internet Trends (Slides)
    Technology

    In the 20 years since the Netscape IPO, 39 percent of the world’s population came online, up from .06 percent.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Led by Ellen Pao, Reddit Takes Action to Curb HarassmentLed by Ellen Pao, Reddit Takes Action to Curb Harassment
    Technology

    Reddit is not moving to police user behavior, but rather to better respond to complaints.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Aspect Ventures Raises $150 Million, Presses Female Founder AdvantageAspect Ventures Raises $150 Million, Presses Female Founder Advantage
    Technology

    “If we were two guys, it wouldn’t be that noteworthy.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    From Gordon Moore to Brogrammers, a Silicon Valley Generation GapFrom Gordon Moore to Brogrammers, a Silicon Valley Generation Gap
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    Some of the booming parts of the tech industry might benefit from a refresher course on Gordon Moore.

    By Liz Gannes