The mind-boggling reach of the so-called “PayPal Mafia” is well known in Silicon Valley.
This network of former PayPal employees and executives seems to be at the center of just about everything happening in Silicon Valley over the past decade. LinkedIn. Yelp. Yammer. 500 Startups. YouTube.
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So, for the startup-obsessed among us, feel free to indulge and nerd-out as you explore and discover the wealth of links this remarkable group has established.
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