The Case for Optimism
December 18, 2013 · 
8 min read
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”
Good karma
December 4, 2013 · < 1 minute
I found a wallet on the floor in the Promenade des Anglais this Sunday. I was thinking of … Continue reading “Good karma”
The cure for hubris
September 19, 2013 · 3 minutes
As a species and as individuals we are often shockingly arrogant. We believe, or want to believe, that … Continue reading “The cure for hubris”
The end of an era!
August 16, 2013 · 2 minutes
PC World just exited the print market, marking the exit of the last general-interest PC magazine. I am … Continue reading “The end of an era!”
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?”
I have a confession to make: I am addicted to white powder!
April 6, 2013 · < 1 minute
No not the kind you are thinking about. I am talking about the much more expensive and dangerous … Continue reading “I have a confession to make: I am addicted to white powder!”
Raising money from VCs is just like dating!
February 20, 2013 · 4 minutes
The first two times I raised VC money, until success simplified things, it occurred to me how the … Continue reading “Raising money from VCs is just like dating!”
2012: A Transition to New Beginnings!
January 7, 2013 · 4 minutes
I spent most of 2012 barreling down the path I set in motion in early 2011 (Looking back … Continue reading “2012: A Transition to New Beginnings!”
The Very Big Downgrade
December 27, 2012 · 7 minutes
I decided to radically simplify my life and divide my living expenses by 10! I just returned my … Continue reading “The Very Big Downgrade”
Dear Santa…
December 24, 2012 · < 1 minute
I have been an exceptionally good boy this year. As you may be struggling with ideas for what … Continue reading “Dear Santa…”
Knockerball rocks!
October 29, 2012 · < 1 minute
This game is known in France as “bobomimine” which literally means “my hands are hurting”. I am told … Continue reading “Knockerball rocks!”
The Economy: An Optimistic Thought Experiment
July 13, 2012 · 38 minutes
Over the past few years the economist in me has been profoundly pessimistic about the short and medium … Continue reading “The Economy: An Optimistic Thought Experiment”
If it's in the press it must be true :)
June 18, 2012 · < 1 minute
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by CNBC. The interview consisted of some pretty open-ended questions about … Continue reading “If it's in the press it must be true :)”
Very detailed interview about the emerging markets Internet craze
March 9, 2012 · < 1 minute
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by memeburn a few weeks ago. Topics included the following: which … Continue reading “Very detailed interview about the emerging markets Internet craze”
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