Daily Archives: August 15, 2011

The terrible numbers that Groupon doesn’t want you to focus on

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Rakesh Agrawal

Note: If you have Groupon or other daily deal experiences to share, please email dailydeals@agrawals.org. Even in its revised S-1 issued last week, Andrew Mason’s letter directs potential shareholders to three key metrics: gross profit, free cash flow, and the … Continue reading →

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Could Google use Motorola and mobile to muscle its way into social? Does antitrust law matter?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Rakesh Agrawal

Today’s announcement of Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility shines a brighter light on the antitrust conversations that were getting louder at the end of last week.  Bloomberg reported that companies such as Microsoft, Expedia and Yelp may have been asked to … Continue reading →

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