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 «»

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 «»

Я решила радикально упростить свою жизнь и разделить свои расходы на жизнь на 10! Я только что вернул свой дом в Бедфорде, квартиру в Нью-Йорке и продал свой McLaren. Я … Читать далее «Очень большое понижение»

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 «»

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 «»

В последние несколько лет экономист во мне глубоко пессимистично оценивает краткосрочную и среднесрочную экономическую судьбу развитых стран, и это мнение глубоко противоречит моей оптимистичной натуре (см. раздел » Когнитивный диссонанс, … Читать далее «Экономика: Оптимистический мысленный эксперимент»

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 «»

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 «»

I love Bagheera!

I just watched all the episodes of The Big Bang Theory and the conclusion is ineluctable: I was the original Sheldon Cooper! The people who know me today find it … Continue reading «»

After the fundamental structural changes in my life in 2010, 2011 was more the logical continuation and buildup on the changes from last year. I moved into my new amazing … Continue reading «»

The video of my fun interview with David Lerner for Venture Studio and Mashable is live. We cover a wide variety of topics: OLX, advice to CEOs of consumer facing … Continue reading «»

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 «»

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

For the past few weeks I was pondering what could explain the viscerally emotional response I felt when I heard Steve Jobs died. I felt a profound feeling of loss … Continue reading «»