Founders stories - Page 19

Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, inherits $11bn, becoming Silicon Valley's wealthiest woman and 28th globally on Forbes Rich List.

Megaupload founder secures the use of seized funds to pay current and future legal bills after Auckland High Court clears the way.

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

A rare Apple 1 motherboard, one of only six still functioning, fetches nearly double its estimate at US$375k at auction.

The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.

Despite the controversy over the ending - and plenty of other niggles - Mass Effect 3 still does what Mass Effect games do best: tell a kick-ass story.

Top Xero executives sell USD $5 million in shares to welcome new investors, including MYOB co-founder Brad Shofer, without diluting current holdings.

BlackBerry's chiefs, Lazaridis and Balsillie, step down with former co-COO Thorsten Heins taking the helm, signalling a new chapter for RIM.

Ayloo, a new networking site, aims to draw in small businesses with a community-based approach, offering a unique advertising platform.

Bosses at Australasian 3D modelling software distribution company take advantage of bank's decision to divest.

If you're looking to spice up your regular restaurant routine, check out this website dedicated to the most unusual restaurants in the world.

Sotheby's New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.

Ilya Zhitomirskiy, 22-year-old co-founder of open source social network Diaspora, has passed away just ahead of the network's planned launch.

Gabe Newell, one of the founders of the game distribution site, says it is as yet unknown whether or not the information has been used.

Google bolsters its local content strategy by acquiring restaurant review guide Zagat, aiming to enhance its search and maps services.

Journey Beta review: Thatgamecompany's latest offering promises a serene desert adventure, raising anticipation for its full release.

Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.

Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Google founders to become world's third-richest tech tycoon, now valued at US$18 billion.

Businesses urged to update their details for the new 0133 service, while carrier testing falls behind schedule.

LinkedIn bolsters its content relevance by acquiring start-up mSpoke, marking its first-ever purchase to enhance user experience.