Former eBay exec tackles perils of e-commerce at Omidyar Network - SiliconValley.com

Founded by Pierre Omidyar in 1995, eBay ranks as one of the great e-commerce success stories of the Internet revolution, facilitating about $80 billion worth of transactions in 2007. Starting with the first customer feedback system developed by Omidyar, efforts to ensure trust and security was paramount at eBay while the Web became rife with tech-savvy scamsters.

Six months ago, Halprin moved from eBay to Omidyar Network to lead a new initiative for the unorthodox philanthropic venture firm, wholly funded by Omidyar, still eBay's chairman, and wife Pam. Perhaps best known for promoting microfinance in developing nations and grants to groups promoting human rights, Omidyar Network brought Halprin aboard as a partner to oversee its "media, markets and transparency" investments.

Former eBay exec tackles perils of e-commerce at Omidyar Network - SiliconValley.com