Powerset Reveals Strategy: Sell Out to Google by 2009
And the TechCrunch40 fallout begins! Powerset was the first one out of the (old startup) TechCrunch demo gate and it is REALLY letting it all out!
While the debut of TechCrunch40 was all about the theoretical possibility of knocking king Google of of its search throne, live bloging Duncan Riley didn’t even address the search elephant in the room! Perhaps he sought to be demeure as “expert” panelist Marissa Mayer is the Google search queen.
TechCrunch40 head Jason Mahalao Calacanis to the who needs Google rescue, of course, inquiring of Marissa about “people switching away from Google.” GNOMEDEX, anyone?
Mayer and her merry Googlers are undoubedtly NOT shaking in their search boots, however, following the Powerset demo. SEE: TechCrunch40 Debuts with Search: Google Beware?
Mayer seemed most intent on digging for competitive data points for use in Google’s almighty Universal Search.
What is Powereset really interested in? NOT what Business Week headlines: “Powerset: Move Over, Google”
NO, Mark Johnson, Powerset Product Manageer is making the blog rounds to shout out loud and clear:
If we sell to a top 5 engine by 2009, I’d say that we’re doing prety well.
Hey Mark, shoot for the engine stars: Number one is within your Palace grasp, go for it! Just tell Marissa what you are worth, after all Powerset has the power!
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