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Defunct. ConnectU (originally HarvardConnection) was a social networking website launched on May 21, 2004, [1] that was founded by Harvard students Cameron Winklevoss, Tyler Winklevoss, and Divya Narendra in December 2002. [2] Users could add people as friends, send them messages, and update their personal profiles to notify friends about ...
Jun 26, 2008 · A couple of interesting items from Judge Ware’s decision enforcing the settlement: ConnectU was apparently upset that Facebook’s valuation is not, as media reports have widely suggested, $15 billion, the valuation at which Microsoft invested in the company last year. The judge’s ruling says that subsequent to the $15 billion valuation ...
Feb 11, 2009 · Facebook paid out $65 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the founders of ConnectU, who claimed that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg stole their business ideas at Harvard. The settlement details were leaked by a law firm that had represented ConnectU, but later removed from its newsletter.
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ConnectU is a program that helps students 11-18 years old develop a growth mindset, self-reflection, goal setting and inclusivity skills. It offers a customizable assessment, a SMART goal setting curriculum, a dashboard and a video to guide schools and educators.
Apr 17, 2018 · Harvard alumnus Divya Narendra says his idea for a social network on campus gave birth to 'Facebook'. New Delhi: "You stole our idea" - the words echoed at a distance but caught his attention as ...
Jul 26, 2007 · ConnectU, a rival social-networking site, accused Facebook of stealing its ideas and code, but the judge ruled that the claims were insufficient and vague. The judge gave ConnectU more time to revise its complaint, while Facebook and its founders denied any wrongdoing.
Nov 11, 2016 · ConnectU has also built an opinion polling tool that displays responses in an infographic form. “We’re not really replacing Facebook,” adds Victor. “It’s great to keep in touch with your ...
