As an entrepreneur, I often find myself defending venture capitalists. For some reason, they have acquired a terrible reputation. During downturns, I often hear first time entrepreneurs complaining that VCs … Continue reading “”

Despite its unrealistic poker scenes, I loved Casino Royale. I loved its dark, gritty tone. I loved the dialogue, especially between Eva Green and Daniel Craig and I felt the … Continue reading “”

On Tuesday, I had the privilege to attend an interview with Tom Stoppard at BAM by David Remnick, an editor at the New Yorker. The event epitomized what I love … Continue reading “”

I was a huge fan of the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert games. When they came out they were truly innovative. Westwood who had invented the genre with … Continue reading “”

It has been said ridicule no longer kills. To test that assertion and stay in the spirit of Halloween, at least in terms of scaring my parents, I present you: … Continue reading “”

I went to a FOUNDERSclub & Silicon Alley Insider event last night was pleasantly surprised to learn they had selected me as the 21st most influential person in NY 🙂 … Continue reading “”

I blogged a few times that, your level of natural talent notwithstanding, excellence is achieved through deliberate practice (A Star is Made, A Star is Made – Part 2, Gladwell … Continue reading “”

After all the dire warnings given by various VCs, here is a more positive list of recommendations sent from one of my friendly VCs: Don’t panic! Economic cycles are part … Continue reading “”

Kevin O’Connor came across a few interesting studies on what makes entrepreneurs tick: 1. Need to control and believe you control 2. Self-confidence 3. Rebellious 4. Need to innovate 5. … Continue reading “”

“The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, … Continue reading “”

Perez-Reverte came highly recommended as an author of well written intelligent thrillers. I also loved the movie The Ninth Gate based on The Club Dumas. I optimistically purchased all his … Continue reading “”

I have had a 17” MacBook Pro for nearly 2 years and it’s starting to show its age. Its Nvidia 8600M graphic card is not keeping up with new games. … Continue reading “”

Last March I explained why startups should raise as much money as possible to prepare for the upcoming crisis (Why the startup market is like the real estate market). Now … Continue reading “”

As a society and as individuals we are loth to take responsibility for our actions. We much prefer finding scapegoats or blaming circumstances. I was recently asked who was to … Continue reading “”

During the past few years, I often felt I was the sole economic pessimist. I urged my friends and whoever would listen to rent and not buy their apartments (Rent … Continue reading “”