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New face of e-business reflects industry he represents

Michael Beckerman put in charge of creating association dedicated exclusively to companies that do business on Internet. Beckerman Google began in a garage. Facebook was founded in a dorm room. Now the association that will speak for both Internet giants on Capitol Hill is starting out in a similar manner, with a young, first-time CEO. Michael Beckerman, 34, spent the past few months almost single-handedly laying the foundation for The Internet Association, a group that could become one of the more influential players on Internet-related issues. That meant hiring staff, finding office space, contracting with an accounting firm—a process he likened to that of the… Read More