Oren Etzioni
About Oren Etzioni
Oren Etzioni is a venture partner known for co-founding Decide.com and Farecast, both of which were acquired by major corporations.
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Oren Etzioni holds the position of Venture Partner. His role includes working closely with startups, providing strategic guidance, and leveraging his extensive experience to foster innovation and growth within the companies he supports.
Oren Etzioni Co-Founder of Decide.com
Oren Etzioni co-founded Decide.com, a service dedicated to assisting online shoppers by predicting price changes in consumer electronics and other products. This platform utilized advanced algorithms and consumer behavior data to offer insights on the best times to make purchases, thereby empowering users to make cost-effective buying decisions. In 2013, eBay acquired Decide.com, integrating its price-prediction technology into its larger marketplace.
Oren Etzioni Co-Founder of Farecast
Oren Etzioni co-founded Farecast, a groundbreaking service that utilized big data analytics to forecast airfare price fluctuations. This innovation aimed to help consumers identify the optimal times to purchase airline tickets, potentially saving them money. Farecast's technology and predictive capabilities caught the attention of Microsoft, leading to its acquisition in 2008. The integration of Farecast's insights into Microsoft's services enhanced its offerings in the travel sector.