Eric Eldon Joins Inside Facebook

Eric Eldon must really want to get Inside Facebook.

Eldon left his editor post at VentureBeat, where he led coverage of digital media and social networking, to become co-editor of Inside Facebook and Inside Social Games, Inside Facebook announced.

While at VentureBeat, Eldon broke the story about Facebook’s plan to let employees sell stock in the company at a $4 billion valuation, according to Silicon Alley Insider.

Inside Facebook’s Justin Smith wrote on the post announcing Eldon’s hire:

Eric is one of the most knowledgeable journalists and analysts covering our space, and he’ll be helping us deepen and expand our services to you. Eric is making a bold move to IF and ISG, and I’m grateful and thrilled to have him on our team.

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