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Optimism About Tech and Economy Dip

By Jessica E. Lessin and Peter Schulz · Mar 30, 2015 10:49am PDT · 3 comments
Even the techies are torn about the Apple Watch. The same number of respondents to this month’s The Information subscriber survey said they were planning to buy one as the percentage who said they weren’t—38 percent. A smaller 24 percent was still undecided. The most popular model? The mid-tier Apple Watch, by a hair over the cheaper Apple Watch... Even the techies are torn about the Apple Watch. The same number of respondents to this month’s...
Art by Sam Lessin. Charts by Jeff Greco.
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The Pros and Cons of the Multitasking Entrepreneur

By Jessica E. Lessin · Feb 25, 2015 7:00am PST · 3 comments
Entrepreneurs are a busy bunch. In last month’s subscriber survey, we asked how many of you pursued various extracurricular professional activities, including investing and sitting on boards. The results and commentary surprised us; entrepreneurs really are consummate multitaskers. But the activities aren’t without risks. As for... Entrepreneurs are a busy bunch. In last month’s subscriber survey, we asked how many of you...
Art by Sam Lessin.
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Predicting the Next Batch of Tech IPOs and More

By Jessica E. Lessin · Feb 2, 2015 10:00am PST
If the early days of 2015 are any indication, we can expect a big year for tech. January saw some exciting product announcements (Microsoft HoloLens), funding news (Uber, again), IPOs (Box) and controversy (continued grumbling about Twitter management).The Information subscribers are still upbeat about the tech sector and the economy, while... If the early days of 2015 are any indication, we can expect a big year for tech. January saw some...
Art by Sam Lessin.
Economy Soars, Uber Drops in The Information Survey
By Jessica E. Lessin and Sam Lessin · Dec 9, 2014 12:12pm PST · 4 comments
Art by Sam Lessin.
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Economy Soars, Uber Drops in The Information Survey

By Jessica E. Lessin and Sam Lessin · Dec 9, 2014 12:12pm PST · 4 comments
Maybe it was the bullish jobs report. Maybe it was the drumbeat of mammoth fundraising rounds for private tech companies.Whatever the reasons, The Information subscribers are notably more optimistic about the overall economy than a month ago—and in a more upbeat mood about the tech sector too. In December’s monthly sentiment survey,... Maybe it was the bullish jobs report. Maybe it was the drumbeat of mammoth fundraising rounds for...
Art by Sam Lessin.
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The Information Subscribers Say…

By Eric Newcomer and Sam Lessin · Nov 11, 2014 10:35am PST · 1 comment
The Information subscribers are nine times more optimistic about the tech sector than they are about the overall economy, according to The Information’s first monthly Subscriber Viewpoint survey.And they’re increasingly optimistic about the long-term prospects of Apple, Alibaba and Airbnb. They’re far less bullish on Square and... The Information subscribers are nine times more optimistic about the tech sector than they are...