Livemocha takes a crack at Rosetta Stone in retail

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Livemocha CEO Michael Schutzler hasn’t been shy about taking some shots at rival Rosetta Stone over the years. Last year, for example, the Seattle Internet executive declared that Rosetta Stone would have a “long mountain to climb” in order to compete with Livemocha in online language learning. But there’s one spot where Rosetta Stone has… Read More…

Five tips for every startup thinking about going global

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Not that long ago, only the largest and most profitable companies could afford to build a multinational enterprise. Today, with Skype, LinkedIn, Google Docs and other services in the cloud available at little or no cost, even a small tech startup can become a multinational. And should. If you aren’t building an international operation, I… Read More…

Livemocha opens door on language learning at Seattle Public Library

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Visitors to the 28 branches of the Seattle Public Library will now have the ability to pick up some new language skills, thanks to a partnership between the library and Seattle startup Livemocha. The company has similar programs going at about 68 library branches, with plans to expand across the country if it meets with… Read More…

Livemocha inks deal with Brazilian education company

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Earlier this summer, we told you about the $5 million in venture capital that Seattle online language learning startup Livemocha raised. At the time, CEO Michael Schutzler didn’t want to talk about the particulars of the deal, including the new investors who participated. But now details are emerging with news that Brazilian education company Abril Educacao… Read More…