The Disruptors
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As Some Thrive on Disruption, Others Strive to Survive ItBy: John Moore, | Special to CNBC.com
Staving off a disruptive competitor is difficult. Just because a company’s disruptive nature gives it an advantage doesn’t mean its reign will last forever.
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Every now and then, a product or business comes along that manages to shift the paradigm, completely reshaping the way consumers interact with goods and services. Such disruption, though, often comes at the expense of established businesses – and even entire industries.
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The startup Bromium is taking a completely new approach to security software, using virtualization technology. But will it shake up the $60 billion market?
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While there’s been an explosion of apps and websites bringing retail online, the latest wave of innovation is focused on bringing mobile technology into brick-and-mortar retailers.
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The video game industry is under attack, with both established and new players chasing a variety of disparate technologies and strategies that might yield a winning combination.
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What Disruptors Need to Attract CapitalBy: Mark Koba
A great management team and an innovative product is what entrepreneurs need to attract investors.
Key Players
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Cyrus Massoumi, CEO of ZocDoc, discusses how his company's high-tech features allow patients to fill out medical forms online in advance, and check-in before arriving at the doctor's office.
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Sean Parker, Founders Fund executive general partner discusses the launch of his new company, Airtime and the deal between Skype and eBay.
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Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, Winklevoss Capital principals, discuss the next frontier in technology and the paradigm shift in creating capital for start-up ventures.
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Bruce Gibney, Founders Fund partner, says TaskRabbit has created a huge number of jobs for Americans.
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Ajay Royan, Mithril Capital Management general partner, explains how his fund is evaluating new ventures and where he sees growth opportunities.
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With Facebook rolling out more ads and Twitter cracking down on developers, new opportunities are being created for innovative disruptors, reports CNBC's Julia Boorstin.