It was the perfect invention. It was simple to implement the technology, but it brought an old idea (auctions) into a new domain (the Internet). |
Slowly, a number of students are beginning to get more interested not only in entrepreneurship but in learning more generally what it takes to make a difference with their research. |
They represent a good cross-section of the quality graduate students who are getting interested in commercializing their research. |
We want this center to bring together the people who devise new ways to save energy, those who finance their development, the manufacturers who make the products, and the industries and consumers who buy and benefit from them. The effective management of energy costs is increasingly important as companies strive to maintain a competitive edge. The center looks forward to helping California businesses measure and mitigate these costs, and manage the competitive risks associated with energy price volatility. |
What we're seeing now with eBay is an end to the monopoly. The company faces a serious challenge over the next 10 years. |