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wow, that's definitely interesting... after reading the bios of both on Gilt, you can definitely notice the nuance of the language.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_P._Ryan

"Gilt Groupe is an online retailer based in the United States. Founded in 2007, Gilt Groupe stages online 'flash' sales, offering women's, men's and children's designer apparel and accessories, designer home goods and high-end travel destinations at discounted prices in a limited time sale format, typically 36 to 48 hours.

Kevin Ryan founded Gilt Groupe in 2007. Gilt first launched women's clothing and accessories in November 2007, men's in April 2008, Gilt Groupe Japan in February 2009, Gilt Fuse in August 2009 and a travel site named Jetsetter in September 2009. Gilt Groupe is based in New York, NY with warehouses in Brooklyn, NY and Andover, MA.

Gilt Groupe has raised a total of $48 million to date; its investors include Matrix Partners and General Atlantic Partners. [edit] " .. thx for the heads up.




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