Blockbuster makers seem to know something we don’t :)

10月 30, 2012    ·    2 min read

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 “”

...

Knockerball rocks!

10月 29, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

This game is known in France as “bobomimine” which literally means “my hands are hurting”. I am told it was popular in Flanders before World War I and that it … Continue reading “”

...

Gone Girl is riveting!

10月 23, 2012   ·  2 min read

I had never read a Gillian Flynn novel or heard what Gone Girl was about when I started reading the book. At first I thought it was a love story … Continue reading “”

...

Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is a must read for book and technology nerds alike!

10月 22, 2012   ·  2 min read

  The book is a fun portrayal of the tension, dichotomy and yet relationship between traditional print publishing and technology. The story centers on Clay, a down on his luck … Continue reading “”

...

Ruby Sparks is thought provoking, beautiful, poignant and confronting

10月 8, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

While the movie indulges in a bit of magic realism, it takes flight once you stop questioning its premise and indulge in the fantasy that Calvin, the struggling former young … Continue reading “”

...

Enroll in Star Force!

9月 12, 2012   ·  2 min read

After read Arthur C. Clarke’s sci-fi masterpiece Childhood’s End, I became more open minded to the sci-fi genre in general. I decided to check out B.V. Larson’s highly regarded Star … Continue reading “”

...

The 500 is a fun thriller

9月 11, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

I was in the mood for a fun “beach read” when I came across Matthew Quirk’s The 500. It’s superficially like John Grisham’s The Firm – and that’s a great … Continue reading “”

...

Fantastic interview about what may very well be my next car!

9月 9, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

I had the pleasure of meeting both Ron Dennis and Frank Stephenson at the McLaren factory outside of London in August. When they spoke about their design and assembly philosophy, … Continue reading “”

...

I knew it all along: video games are great for you and allow you to live longer :)

8月 6, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

Not only do games allow you to live longer, healthier life, recent scientific research suggests that intense game playing allow us to improve multitasking, decision-making and creativity. Watch Jane McGonigal’s … Continue reading “”

...

経済楽観的思考実験

7月 13, 2012   ·  3 min read

ここ数年、私の中のエコノミストは、先進国の短期的・中期的な経 … “経済楽観的思考実験” の続きを読む

...

If it's in the press it must be true :)

6月 18, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

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 “”

...

The Avengers is a great ensemble movie

6月 10, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

The movie does not quite rise as high as the Rotten Tomatoes 93% critic and 96% spectator scores imply, but is very well done and extremely entertaining. I would reserve … Continue reading “”

...

Prometheus is visually impressive, but underwhelming

6月 9, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

Watching the movie in IMAX 3D was glorious. Many of the settings and effects were amazing. Unfortunately, despite a few good scenes, the story does not live up to expectations. … Continue reading “”

...

Childhood’s End is a sci-fi masterpiece!

6月 8, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

Arthur C. Clarke managed a tour de force with Childhood’s End. I could not believe the book was written in 1953. I now know where the inspiration for the opening … Continue reading “”

...

Why we won’t invest in Pinterest clones

5月 22, 2012   ·  3 min read

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 “”

...

Entrepreneur quote of the day: "I VIP!"

5月 2, 2012   ·  1未満 min read

Me: Long time no speak. How are you? Him: I VIP! Me: ?????? Him: I Vest in Peace!

1...232425...62

369 – 384 of 983 Posts