The Future is Ours!

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 “”

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of … Continue reading “”

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could … Continue reading “”

“In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” -Winston Churchill

I spent most of 2012 barreling down the path I set in motion in early 2011 (Looking back at 2011, looking forward to 2012), before ultimately deciding to completely unravel … Continue reading “”

私は生活を根本的に簡素化し、生活費を10で割ることにした！ … “非常に大きな格下げ” の続きを読む

I have been an exceptionally good boy this year. As you may be struggling with ideas for what to get me tonight, I have come up with a short list … Continue reading “”

Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂

私はOLXの共同CEOの地位を手放すことにした。 パートナー … “私がOLXを去る理由” の続きを読む

Clearview’s Mt Kisco cinema has a tradition of having one of their staff thank us for being there before the movie begins. This one felt compelled to tell us: “let … Continue reading “”

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 “”

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

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 “”

Over the years I have seen New York blown to smithereens (Independence Day), invaded by Aliens (Avengers), frozen (The Day After Tomorrow), destroyed by monsters (Cloverfield, Godzilla), taken over by … Continue reading “”