“Wall Street’s not buying it, and it’s taking a chance, but some companies see changing business plans as the only way to succeed: When Value America finally ditched its business of selling computers and electronics online, Jeff Hansen already knew what to do next. For months the man in charge of strategy for the struggling Internet retailer had been crafting a business plan that would save the company from burning through its cash and make it profitable.”

“In the nation’s mecca of technology, they say they’ve learned to stop worrying and love the crash. Anyone care to take a lie detector test?”

“In the nation’s mecca of technology, they say they’ve learned to stop worrying and love the crash. Anyone care to take a lie detector test?”

“Livemind Inc., a San Francisco wireless startup, is facing a mass defection by employees who claim that venture capitalists are making off with an unfair share of the company’s equity and leaving them with virtually nothing. According to employees, most of Livemind’s staff of 35 to 40 stayed home yesterday, jarred by the firing of Chief Executive Officer Karen Wilson on Friday. Wilson’s supporters say her ouster is related to controversial loan terms proposed by the VC firm.”