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Foursquare turns four: CEO Dennis Crowley on what's next
David Brancaccio Mar 21, 2013
CEO of Foursquare, an app which lets users check in to physical locations and tell their social media friends about it, reflects on where the company has been and where it's headed.
The app gap, in disasters like Hurricane Sandy
David Brancaccio Mar 12, 2013
Twitter and Facebook were used by millions in the New York area to stay connected during Superstorm Sandy. But online disaster communication and preparedness isn't limited to social networking sites. Many entrepreneurs are trying to build platforms to stay informed during crises -- platforms that could be used outside of a disaster to market products.
SXSW 2013 lineup includes millions in venture capital
David Brancaccio Mar 12, 2013
SXSW isn't just about music and tech. It's about money. Millions in venture-capital funds are sloshing around the conference in Austin, looking for start-ups to call home.
American Express to launch pay-by-tweet
Tracey Samuelson Feb 12, 2013
Starting Wednesday, American Express customers who link their cards to their Twitter accounts will be able to make purchases with a tweet.
Sen. Al Franken's Location Privacy Protection Act
David Brancaccio Dec 20, 2012
Senator Al Franken is pushing for more privacy options when it comes to location data.
Banks absent from Obama business gathering
David Gura Nov 14, 2012
American Express is the only financial services firm to attend the president's CEO meeting on the fiscal cliff.
New Bluebird prepaid card is alternative to checking accounts
Jeff Tyler Oct 9, 2012
Walmart and American Express have teamed up to offer the new Bluebird card. They say it should help people avoid the high fees on checking accounts and debit cards.
'Checking in' with Foursquare CEO Dennis Crowley
Kai Ryssdal Jun 25, 2012
Foursquare co-founder and CEO Dennis Crowley talks about new changes in his popular location-based social media app in this latest installment of Conversations from the Corner Office.
Foursquare checks in on a new business plan
Stacey Vanek Smith Jun 7, 2012
Foursquare is adding Yelp-like recommendations to its mobile check-in app in its latest attempt to find a way to make money.
Foursquare checks in on discount deals
Sally Herships May 10, 2012
Foursquare has attracted 20 million users to its social network. To make money, it plans to go the Groupon route, but with personalized deals.
