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Eric Jackson

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Eric Jackson is founder and Managing Member of Ironfire Capital and the general partner and investment manager of Ironfire Capital US Fund LP and Ironfire Capital International Fund, Ltd. In January 2007, Jackson started the world's first Internet-based campaign to increase shareholder value at Yahoo!, leading to a change in CEOs in 2007. He also spoke out in favor of Yahoo!'s accepting Microsoft's buyout offer in 2008. Global Proxy Watch named Jackson as one of its 10 "Stars" who positively influenced international corporate governance and shareowner value in 2007.

Prior to founding Ironfire Capital, Jackson was President and CEO of Jackson Leadership Systems, Inc., a leadership, strategy, and governance consulting firm. He completed his Ph.D. in the Management Department at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business in New York, with a specialization in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance, and holds a B.A. from McGill University.

He was previously Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at VoiceGenie Technologies, a software firm now owned by Alcatel-Lucent. In 2004, Jackson founded the Young Patrons' Circle at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, which is now the second-largest social and philanthropic group of its kind in North America, raising $500,000 annually for the museum. You can follow Jackson on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ericjackson or @ericjackson.

You can contact Eric by emailing him at eric.jackson@thestreet.com.

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U.S. Tech's China Struggle

By Eric Jackson

Google isn't the only U.S. based tech giant that has struggled to operate in China. We speak with Ironfire Capital founder and TheStreet senior contributor Eric Jackson about some of the challenges that companies face when trying to break into the world's largest Internet market.

05:45AM 05/27/11

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Internet Sector Revaluation: China Watch

By Eric Jackson

Contributor Eric Jackson explains why he believes the Chinese Internet sector is being revalued and what stocks should prosper.

06:00AM 05/20/11

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Tencent Mulls Over MySpace: China Watch

By Eric Jackson

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- With Chinese social network Tencent rumored to be interested in buying MySpace, contributor Eric Jackson details whether this would be a wise move for Tencent and how big of a threat it could ultimately pose to Facebook.

06:00AM 04/18/11

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Facebook's New Chapter: China Watch

By Eric Jackson

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Contributor Eric Jackson details Facebook's new deal with Baidu to create a social network in China, challenges that may lie ahead and how this affects his outlook on playing Baidu.

06:00AM 04/15/11

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Google's Strategy: China Watch

By Eric Jackson

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Contributor Eric Jackson details Google's actions in regards to China and how its relations with the country stands to impact the stock.

06:00AM 03/30/11

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SINA Buyout Talk: China Watch

By Eric Jackson

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Contributor Eric Jackson details what makes Sina Corp an attractive buyout candidate.

06:00AM 03/28/11

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SINA is an Attractive Buyout Candidate

By Eric Jackson

Contributor Eric Jackson says Sina's Weibo growth hasn't yet fully been reflected in its stock price given its potential. Tencent or Baidu (BIDU) would be interested buyers. And there's not a founder CEO to block a deal. Eric owns SINA and YHOO.

12:11PM 03/09/11

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Unloved China Gem: Shanda Interactive

By Eric Jackson

Contributor Eric Jackson says Shanda Interactive (SNDA) is basically trading for its cash. Yet it has a number of initiatives in games, literature, and payments that could pay off big this year. It reports earnings on Wednesday. Eric owns YHOO.

01:52PM 03/02/11

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Gupta's Charges Latest Sign that Goldman's Board Too Cozy

By Eric Jackson

Contributor Eric Jackson says that the SEC's charges against Rajat Gupta show that boards have become too cozy with directors who swap information and pat each other on the back for their brilliance. It's been obvious for a while that Goldman Sachs board - on which Gupta used to serve - needs major reform.

04:56PM 03/01/11

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Swiping Mastercard: China Watch

By Eric Jackson

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- With China predicted to overtake the U.S. as the largest market for credit card companies by 2020, contributor Eric Jackson details how companies like Mastercard are trying to capitalize on China and whether investors should buy in.

06:00AM 02/28/11

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