Silicon Cabarete MVP
November 20, 2014 · 
3 min read
It is common knowledge that it’s unwise to fight Russia in the winter. As such, I have been trying to convince my programmers in Ukraine (and Romania) to move to Cabarete. The setting and quality of life are extraordinary in Cabarete. Besides, I would much rather fly to Cabarete for in person meetings and have everyone on New York’s time zone, rather than have to deal with a 7 hour time difference and flying 11 hours on Ukrainian Airlines several times a year.
Yahoo to acquire Brightroll for $640 million in cash!
November 12, 2014 · 2 minutes
Sometimes you just bet on people. I mostly invest in consumer facing startups, especially marketplaces. However, in July … Continue reading “Yahoo to acquire Brightroll for $640 million in cash!”
One Step Closer To Streamlining the Car Buying and Selling Process
September 5, 2014 · 2 minutes
As an entrepreneur and investor, I am fortunate enough to collaborate with startups on a regular basis, learning … Continue reading “One Step Closer To Streamlining the Car Buying and Selling Process”
The used car buying and selling process is broken and we are going to fix it!
June 6, 2014 · 4 minutes
The used car industry is massive. There are 40 million used cars sold per year in the US … Continue reading “The used car buying and selling process is broken and we are going to fix it!”
My first interview in Spanish!
June 4, 2014 · < 1 minute
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Emprendedor Universal … in Spanish! They asked me to relate … Continue reading “My first interview in Spanish!”
Fantastic presentation on customer acquisition
January 7, 2014 · < 1 minute
My good friend Saar Gur who is a general partner at Charles River Ventures just posted a brilliant … Continue reading “Fantastic presentation on customer acquisition”
The Case for Optimism
December 18, 2013 · 8 minutes
We live in difficult times. Financial crisis, sovereign debt crisis, euro crisis, Syrian conflict, global warming. We are … Continue reading “The Case for Optimism”
Video of my LeWeb Keynote: The Case for Optimism
December 16, 2013 · < 1 minute
Last year I finally resolved my internal cognitive dissonance between my profound optimism about humanity and my pessimism … Continue reading “Video of my LeWeb Keynote: The Case for Optimism”
LeWeb 2013 Interview of Arnaud Montebourg
December 13, 2013 · 2 minutes
Loic Lemeur asked Jeff Clavier and me to react to Arnaud Montebourg’s presentation at LeWeb and ask him … Continue reading “LeWeb 2013 Interview of Arnaud Montebourg”
Why we play Moneyball rather than Powerball
October 15, 2013 · 6 minutes
I was reading The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande which shows the efficacy of checklists in complex situations. … Continue reading “Why we play Moneyball rather than Powerball”
Delusional optimism can go a long way!
September 6, 2013 · < 1 minute
As I have repeatedly observed both as an entrepreneur and angel investor if you believe in something strongly … Continue reading “Delusional optimism can go a long way!”
Absolute must read for all entrepreneurs!
August 28, 2013 · < 1 minute
James Altucher just published on Techcrunch a 100 point FAQ on starting an Internet business. It’s straight to … Continue reading “Absolute must read for all entrepreneurs!”
How to launch your startup
July 18, 2013 · 2 minutes
Paul Graham just published yet another must read blog post. This one is entitled Do Things that Don’t … Continue reading “How to launch your startup”
Am I ambitious enough?
May 22, 2013 · 2 minutes
I have been wondering of late if my rational heuristic driven approach to business selection is making me … Continue reading “Am I ambitious enough?”
The class notes from Peter Thiel’s Stanford class are a must read for all entrepreneurs
May 9, 2013 · < 1 minute
I just finished reading through all of them and found them very insightful. Some sections are useful to … Continue reading “The class notes from Peter Thiel’s Stanford class are a must read for all entrepreneurs”
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