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If you're a CEO and sometimes think your technical team speaks a different language, you're not alone. My world is saturated with tech jargon because I am a venture capitalist who reviews and meets with hundreds of tech startups every month. But which buzzwords are the most important for a CEO to understand? Which tech terms have gained prominence because they point to significant trends that, if not harnessed, can leave a business eclipsed? Look no further than the taxi industry and how it was outmaneuvered by the tech-savvy Uber for a prime example.