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The innovation site is our place to show off some of the fun projects and experiments we're working on and to share insights into innovation we see across the Internet. Look around, kick the tires on our projects and tell us what you think. If you have any innovation-related questions or comments, drop us a line at innovation@ebay.com.

Innovation blog

why innovation?

My very job title, "Disruptive Innovator" could possibly be seen as someone who directly threatens a steady revenue stream. So why would eBay employ a (very) small team of Disruptive Innovators to think up and build projects where the "value" isn't readily apparent? The question rattled in my head over the following weeks, popping up to be considered here and there as I worked. Read this post »
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