Bill Gross started Idealab in 1996 to create and operate pioneering technology companies. The structure of Idealab has allowed us to test many ideas at once and turn the best of them into companies, attracting the human and financial capital necessary to bring them to market.
Many of these companies were among the first to introduce new business ideas to the market. CitySearch, now a part of IAC, established the category of local online community directories. eToys demonstrated the tremendous potential for online consumer retail and became one of the most recognized brands during the early days of e-commerce. Overture Services, which began life as GoTo.com, was the first company to introduce the concept of paid search — the business model that powers the multibillion-dollar online search market.
Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Moving beyond the Internet, we have spawned companies with breakthrough technologies in robotics, renewable energy and automotive design and production among others. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies.
In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse start-ups with the support they need to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying office services, development and technology, product and graphic design, marketing, financial advice, human resources, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. In addition, Idealab provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.
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- CONNECTIONS - Scale your network with access to a private, curated community of fellow high-growth company leaders. Leverage the experience of senior executives and advisors who have led companies from idea to exit and beyond so that you can see around corners and prepare for what’s next.
- CONVERSATIONS - Scale your leadership by digging into meaty, of-the-moment topics with your peers in 1:1, small group, and large group formats. The agenda is defined by where everyone wants answers. The discussions are about sharing scar tissue and best practices.
- CONTENT - Scale your role with user-generated benchmarking data and resources designed to provide better insights and faster decision making.
Our endeavor is to solve the “lonely leader” problem and help you scale yourself so you can scale your company. If you’re interested in joining this one-of-a-kind community, apply here: https://thecircle.founderscircle.com/join-the-circle
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