Be a doer!
marzo 4, 2013 · < 1 min read
The Man in the Arena “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could … Continue reading «»
Make them dream!
marzo 1, 2013 · < 1 min read
“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 «»
Raising money from VCs is just like dating!
febrero 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 «»
Invictus by William Ernest Henley
enero 25, 2013 · < 1 min read
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 «»
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
enero 24, 2013 · < 1 min read
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 «»
Nice Churchill Quote
enero 21, 2013 · < 1 min read
“In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” -Winston Churchill
2012: A Transition to New Beginnings!
enero 7, 2013 · 4 min read
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 «»
El gran descenso
diciembre 27, 2012 · 8 min read
Decidí simplificar radicalmente mi vida y ¡dividir mis gastos de manutención por 10! Acabo de devolver mi casa de Bedford, mi apartamento de Nueva York y he vendido mi McLaren. … Continuar leyendo «El gran descenso»
Dear Santa…
diciembre 24, 2012 · < 1 min read
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 «»
First Round Capital's Holiday Video is Amazing!
diciembre 19, 2012 · < 1 min read
Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂
Por qué dejo OLX
diciembre 17, 2012 · 16 min read
Decidí renunciar a mi puesto de Co-CEO de OLX. Mi socio Alec se queda como director general. Teniendo en cuenta cuánto de mi vida y de mi alma he volcado … Continuar leyendo «Por qué dejo OLX»
Cloud Atlas is a beautiful ode to everlasting love!
diciembre 16, 2012 · 2 min read
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 «»
Further evidence suggesting consumer Internet series A financings are more difficult to come by
noviembre 26, 2012 · < 1 min read
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 «»
My IDCEE Keynote
noviembre 9, 2012 · < 1 min read
I attempt to share the lessons I learned operating and angel investing in emerging markets.
And then there were a 100…
octubre 31, 2012 · 16 min read
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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