Compass sued by rival Zillow for violating non-compete and stealing intellectual property

Zillow claims the calculated theft by Compass was to help it better compete with Zillow, and so Compass could avoid the expense of independently developing valuable machine learning.

22 April 2019

By Editor

JLL nominates software management vet to its Board of Directors

Jeetu Patel's expertise in emerging technologies will help JLL drive its leadership position in real estate digital and data, and the innovative technology services it provide its clients.

22 April 2019

By Victoria Haviland

Flexible workspace aggregator to expand its offerings

Though the company has maintained its you-can-make-it-if-you-hustle-harder ethos, WeWork has also become increasingly focused on large corporate clients, not just the freelance creatives.

22 April 2019

By Editor

PadSplit raises $4.6M to expand its affordable housing marketplace

“We were very focused on investors that we thought could add either significant value or credibility. We didn’t want to sacrifice quality of our mission here,” PadSplit’s Founder Atticus LeBlanc explained.

22 April 2019

Jobs

LinkedIn will be shutting down its Job Search app in May

"We've built a robust job seeking experience within the main LinkedIn app that we're excited for our members to take advantage of," said a LinkedIn spokesperson.

22 April 2019

By Editor

HR startup Spur concludes monumental venture round following Bezos contribution

Founded in 2017, Spur offers a payroll and HR solution to companies that rely on hourly workers, eliminating compliance issues like keeping up with regulations and administrative logistics.

22 April 2019

By Editor

IGS Group partners with HR Lab to innovate the future of HR management

This is the first time that a group specialized in France's higher education and executive education has formalized an agreement with an innovative ecosystem like the HR Lab.

22 April 2019

By Katherine Fanning

CareerBuilder named one of the best midsized employers by Forbes

"This is a proud moment for the entire CareerBuilder team, and we appreciate that Forbes has recognized our commitment to our employees," said Irina Novoselsky, CEO, CareerBuilder.

22 April 2019

By Editor

Auto

Apple is searching for a new Lidar system for their autonomous car

Apple has spoken with at least four unnamed companies looking specifically to identify a new generation of sensor that’s “smaller, cheaper and more easily mass produced.”

22 April 2019

By Editor

Alibaba focuses heavily on the future of connected car apps

Alibaba is “developing apps for connected the search for, queue up and make reservations at restaurants, order food and eventually complete other tasks using voice, motion or touch control.”

22 April 2019

By Editor

Chinese used car marketplace, Uxin, denies allegations of falsified data

Uxin criticized the allegations made in a report from J Capital which they claim has "errors of facts, misleading information and malicious interpretations."

22 April 2019

By Michael Hunt

Auto Trader's target stock price raised

“Consumers seek one place where they can find what they want and advertisers want one place where they can advertise to the maximum number of consumers,” Liberum said about Auto Trader.

22 April 2019

By Editor

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5 - 7 June 2019

June 2019 will be the 3rd year that the Global Online Marketplaces Summit will welcome leaders from the online marketplaces industry in Miami. Our founder, Simon Baker, former CEO of the REA Group, Chairman of the Mitula Group, Real Estate Investar, and serial digital investor, will chair the main Conference and the MasterClass. The Global Online Marketplaces Summit is the place where CEOs, executives, and investors from the online marketplaces industry access valuable information on the latest concepts and technology, as well as network and establish new business partnerships.

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MADRID 2019

12 - 15 November 2019

The Spanish capital hosts the 26th Property Portal Watch Conference, 12-15 November 2019. Simon Baker, our founder, former CEO of the REA Group, Chairman of the Mitula Group, Real Estate Investar, and serial digital investor, will chair the event, which consists of the main Conference and MasterClass. This distinguished event where CEOs, executives, and investors from the property portal realm convene, makes it possible for attendees to interact with industry leaders, forming valuable connections, gaining insights into the latest concepts and establishing new partnerships.

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