“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless … Continue reading “”

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 “”

Ich beschloss, mein Leben radikal zu vereinfachen und meine Lebenshaltungskosten durch 10 zu teilen! Ich habe gerade mein Haus in Bedford zurückgegeben, meine Wohnung in New York und meinen McLaren … „Das ganz große Downgrade“ weiterlesen

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 🙂

Ich habe beschlossen, meine Position als Co-CEO von OLX aufzugeben. Mein Partner Alec bleibt als CEO dabei. Angesichts der Tatsache, wie viel von meinem Leben und meiner Seele in das … „Warum ich OLX verlasse“ weiterlesen

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 “”