Raising money from VCs is just like dating!

February 20, 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!

December 19, 2012    ·  < 1 minute

Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂

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Tại sao tôi rời OLX

December 17, 2012    ·  21 minutes

Tôi quyết định từ bỏ chức vụ Đồng CEO của OLX. Đối tác của tôi Alec vẫn giữ chức vụ CEO. Với bao nhiêu cuộc đời và tâm hồn tôi … Continue reading “Tại sao tôi rời OLX”

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

November 26, 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

November 9, 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…

October 31, 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 :)

June 18, 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

May 22, 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!"

May 2, 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

March 9, 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

March 8, 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!

December 14, 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

November 22, 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

August 23, 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

July 19, 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!

June 9, 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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