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A Venture Capitalist's Complicated World Silicon Valley is a web of interlocking boards. Just look at the dozens that can be linked to John Doerr. |
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Finding the Right CIO You need a chief information officer to compete in the Internet world. At some companies, the job has become a fast track to the corner office—or the boardroom. |
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Web Dinosaurs It’s going to be death by a million clicks for all kinds of businesses. But others can escape extinction if they act now. Here are some survival tips. |
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Will You Be Lawsuit Bait? Internet boards are more vulnerable than others, thanks to volatile stock prices, big market caps, and inexperienced management. Here’s how to think about your insurance needs. |
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Dot-dumb Isn't Funny Anymore “Never surfed the Web, never will” doesn’t fly so well these days. Here’s a crash course for Internet-challenged directors—16 websites that will help you get up-to-speed and do your job better. |
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Inside Cypress Two successive boards—first the venture capitalists, then some of Silicon Valley’s most successful entrepreneurs and executives—helped Chief Executive T.J. Rodgers build a hot company. It’s been a passionate ride, as this exclusive story shows. |









