How the 'PayPal Mafia' redefined success in Silicon Valley

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Daily Digest July 01, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Mary Weilage | Senior Editor | @TechRepublic Mary Weilage is a Senior Editor for the CBS Interactive site TechRepublic. How the 'PayPal Mafia' redefined success in Silicon Valley A decade ago, the PayPal Mafia played a major role in revitalizing the tech industry in Silicon Valley. The story behind this group of leaders proves that their success is more than just luck. Resource of the day Time to Fabricate a Term for Prefabricated Modular Data Centers? This paper proposes standard terminology for categorizing the types of prefabricated modular data centers, defines and compares their key attributes, and provides a framework for choosing the best approach(es) based on business requirements. New at TechRepublic Surface Pro 3 teardown reveals fragile glass, redesigned interior Fewer people stashing wearable devices in sock drawer Google tests new invitation-only domain registrar service What did Apple get for its $3 billion? A review of the Beats Solo2 headphones The iFind's fall from crowdfunding success: Breakthrough or bogus? Google has plenty of greatness in store for the next iteration of Android Can Boxed create a mobile commerce version of Costco and Sam's Club? Photo editing options for Macs based on business tasks Featured multimedia Cracking Open the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Today's recommended downloads Securing the Enterprise Workspace (Dell Software) Essential Elements of Data Center Facility Operations (APC by Schneider Electric) Enhance and Optimize Your Mobility/BYOD Infrastructure (Dell Software) A Cohesive Approach to a Complex Market (SAP) Taming the Data Beast: Integrating Systems and Applications for a Better Business (Dell Software) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Wearables: Fit for business? The explosion of interest in wearable computing is one of tech's fastest rising trends. While big moves from Google, Apple, and Samsung will likely attract a lot of attention, we're going to examine the broader potential that wearables hold for driving innovation in business. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Startups The Mobile Revolution Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2014 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.