UpstartToday: Yahoo's latest score; Hacker goes after NSA; & Year in Spain

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August 1, 2013

3 big reasons that Yahoo wanted Lexity Yahoo's acquisition of e-commerce startup Lexity wasn't just about talent but product, which means Yahoo is getting more serious about shopping. Hacker to NSA: 'That's BS!' Why entrepreneur-hacker Jon McCoy cussed-out the most powerful man in the NSA provides insight into the issue of safety vs. privacy, from an entrepreneur's perspective. The year of living spectacularly Sometimes, all it takes is a change of scenery to take you from good to great. For New York entrepreneur David Rich, a move to Spain gave him plenty of new insights into business and life. 'Shark Tank' economics A stint on Shark Tank can thrust a business into the big time, but consider all of your financing options before you dole out part of your company. MORE ON ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATION How Pure Barre built a cult following and became a fitness phenom SLIDESHOW: The 20 companies Marissa Mayer has scooped up An epic argument: We need more disruptive entrepreneurs Under Construction: Smash the cubicles and find your team Got cool-girl closet envy? Threadflip brings the 'follow' to fashion Before you go embedding Facebook posts on your website... a word of caution Nick Cannon, whose Amanda Bynes letter was a class act, gets Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Back 9 links: Dunkin' Donuts wants in on the cronut craze

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