Given the omnipresent doom and gloom of 2020, I took the time to reflect objectively on where things … Continue reading “Episode 12: Pandemic, Populism and Policy Failure – The Surprising Case for Optimism in 2020”

FJ Labs gets deal flow from 4 sources: 1. Other VCs2. Entrepreneurs in our network3. Cold inbound messages4. … Continue reading “How FJ Labs gets its deal flow”

FJ Labs’ investment approach stems from its roots (read The Genesis of FJ Labs). FJ Labs is the … Continue reading “FJ Labs’ Investment Strategy”

I was about to start a series of posts on marketplaces covering how FJ Labs gets its deal … Continue reading “The Genesis of FJ Labs”

In February I suggested that the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the COVID-19 disease it causes may be the black … Continue reading “The global economy and its impact on startups in the time of COVID-19”

If there is one thing that businesses and individuals hate even more than bad news, it’s uncertainty. Even … Continue reading “COVID-19 may be the black swan that pushes the global economy into recession”

My friends all seemingly decided to descend upon New York for the holidays. As they already saw the … Continue reading “New York Entertainment Recommendations”

I was originally going to only have three steps in my decision-making framework. The idea was that at … Continue reading “A framework for making important decisions: Step 4/4”

Usually through the process of writing down thoughts and discussing them with friends and advisors, the correct answer … Continue reading “A framework for making important decisions: Step 3/4”

The process of putting your thoughts on paper is useful as it crystalizes your thinking and may allow … Continue reading “A framework for making important decisions: Step 2/4”

In life there seems to be a pretty clear default path in terms of societal, parental and personal … Continue reading “A framework for making important decisions: Step 1/4”

To my great chagrin, my beloved Bagheera passed away a year ago. I wanted to share this tribute … Continue reading “Ode to Bagheera”

As I mentioned in my latest keynote, Let’s Build a Better Future, the best way to improve humanity … Continue reading “Some thoughts on philanthropy”

My love for dogs is well documented (Farewell Harvard!), but I must admit that no dog meant more … Continue reading “It was Bagheera’s world, we just lived in it”

I realize this blog post might appear douchey as its content only applies to very few lucky entrepreneurs. … Continue reading “Nontraditional approach to wealth management”