eBay Ink » Positronic http://ebayinkblog.com an inside look at the wide world of eBay, Inc. Fri, 25 May 2012 16:17:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 eBay Acquires Positronic, Inc. http://ebayinkblog.com/2009/01/08/ebay-acquires-positronic-inc/ http://ebayinkblog.com/2009/01/08/ebay-acquires-positronic-inc/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:41:12 +0000 Richard Brewer-Hay http://ebayinkblog.com/?p=1590 Positronic
I can confirm reports that Christopher Payne, co-founder of Positronic, Inc., has joined eBay as VP of Search. Additionally, Positronic co-founder Dane Glasgow has joined eBay as VP of Engineering. I can also confirm that eBay has acquired Positronic to help with efforts at leveraging machine learning to provide a more predictive and compelling customer experience.

Founded in 2007, Positronic has created predictive models and a machine learning platform that is vital for developments in search-based initiatives. Currently based in Seattle, WA, the team will relocate to San Jose.

I already have an interview scheduled for early next week with both Christopher and Dane that I look forward to sharing with readers here on Ink.

Cheers,
RBH

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