UpstartToday: DOMA's downfall; Square takes shape; & Elevator pitch advice for video

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June 26, 2013

DOMA's downfall: An editor's look back at a defining story With the Supreme Court's ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act, Upstart Business Journal editor J. Jennings Moss reflects on a story that helped shape his career and his life. Square takes shape as an e-commerce player Square's move means that Jack Dorsey's ambitions for his latest startup go far beyond mobile payments. Why CitySlips went to China Doing business in China isn't just for the big multinationals. Small entrepreneurial efforts like New York City's CitySlips are doing it too. Pitch perfect ... on YouTube? Today's "elevator pitch" may not take place in person at all, but rather on video. Michael Castellano, founder of engajer, offers tips to ensure your pitch gets off on the right floor. MORE ON ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATION Bad PR sank Carnival CEO and maybe cruising too Learn to let go (your business and your personal life will thank you) Here's a handy, side-by-side comparison of the data collected by Facebook, Apple, Google, Amazon and Yahoo Ask Shama: What's the deal with Facebook hashtags? Vine tweets have doubled in two months, but will Instagram cut into its growth? (Video) SLIDESHOW: Get your Monster on with a peek behind Pixar Studios L.A. bans plastic bags—and it may be a trend Back 9 links: The smartest cities in America (supposedly)

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