Raising money from VCs is just like dating!

20 Februari 2013    ·    4 min read

The first two times I raised VC money, until success simplified things, it occurred to me how the process really mimics real world dating. Observing many other entrepreneurs similarly struggling … Continue reading “”

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First Round Capital's Holiday Video is Amazing!

19 Desember 2012    ·  < 1 minute

Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂

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Mengapa saya meninggalkan OLX

17 Desember 2012    ·  15 minutes

Saya memutuskan untuk melepaskan jabatan saya sebagai Co-CEO OLX. Rekan saya, Alec, akan tetap menjabat sebagai CEO. Mengingat betapa banyak jiwa dan raga yang saya curahkan untuk perusahaan dan banyaknya … Continue reading “Mengapa saya meninggalkan OLX”

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Further evidence suggesting consumer Internet series A financings are more difficult to come by

26 November 2012    ·  < 1 minute

Fred Wilson just wrote an article, What Has Changed, in which he confirms the observation I made in a recent post (And then there were 100…) that Series A funding … Continue reading “”

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My IDCEE Keynote

9 November 2012    ·  < 1 minute

I attempt to share the lessons I learned operating and angel investing in emerging markets.

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And then there were a 100…

31 Oktober 2012    ·  16 minutes

Given the pace at which Jose and I have been angel investing, it’s not surprising we have now invested in 100 startups! Pitzi, the Assurion of Brazil, takes the prize … Continue reading “”

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If it's in the press it must be true :)

18 Juni 2012    ·  < 1 minute

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by CNBC. The interview consisted of some pretty open-ended questions about innovation and entrepreneurship, their role in society and the global economy, and … Continue reading “”

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Why we won’t invest in Pinterest clones

22 Mei 2012    ·  3 minutes

In the past few months, we’ve been approached by almost 10 companies who want to be the Pinterest for some foreign country. As you well know, we like investing in … Continue reading “”

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Entrepreneur quote of the day: "I VIP!"

2 Mei 2012    ·  < 1 minute

Me: Long time no speak. How are you? Him: I VIP! Me: ?????? Him: I Vest in Peace!

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Very detailed interview about the emerging markets Internet craze

9 Maret 2012    ·  < 1 minute

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by memeburn a few weeks ago. Topics included the following: which emerging markets are most attractive, why tech clusters are no longer required … Continue reading “”

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Fantastic Startup Launch Video

8 Maret 2012    ·  < 1 minute

I have not seen the deck or met the entrepreneur. I have no idea what the gross margins are and how big this can get, but the launch video is … Continue reading “”

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LeWeb 2011: The Trials and Tribulations of Angel Investing in Brazil, Russia and around the World!

14 Desember 2011    ·  < 1 minute

I had the great pleasure of being invited to give a keynote at LeWeb 2011 on angel investing in Brazil, Russia and around the world! I really enjoyed the fireside … Continue reading “”

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Very detailed interview about everything I learned as an entrepreneur and business angel

22 November 2011    ·  < 1 minute

For the French speakers among you: http://www.itespresso.fr/fievre-de-start-up-fabrice-grinda-toujours-essayer-jusqua-trouver-ce-qui-marche-le-mieux-44612.html

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The Ultimate Startup: Creating a New Country

23 Agustus 2011    ·  3 minutes

My good friend Auren Hoffman posited that existing nation states would benefit from a little bit of creative destruction and competition to maximize the welfare of their “customers“. In light … Continue reading “”

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Angel Investing Secrets

19 Juli 2011    ·  7 minutes

A few weeks ago, I was invited to give a keynote speech at La Red Innova in Madrid. La Red Innova is the premier Spanish and Latin American tech conference. … Continue reading “”

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Cameron Rules, Sarkozy Sucks!

9 Juni 2011    ·  3 minutes

Over the last two weeks I had the pleasure of attending the eG8 Summit in Paris at the invitation of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and being invited to tea with … Continue reading “”

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