Cognitive dissonance be damned: I am a pessimistic optimist!
October 21, 2009 · 
6 min read
Over the past few years I have often felt like Cassandra with my dire and pessimistic economic predictions. … Continue reading “Cognitive dissonance be damned: I am a pessimistic optimist!”
The power of disconnecting
September 7, 2009 · 2 minutes
I bet that often in your life you have been faced with a seemingly intractable problem. After hours … Continue reading “The power of disconnecting”
An ode to friendship
August 6, 2009 · < 1 minute
I had a fantastic sit down dinner with my best friends to celebrate my 35th birthday this Tuesday. … Continue reading “An ode to friendship”
35: Reflection on the Passage of Time
August 3, 2009 · 3 minutes
As I look back on the past 35 years, the overwhelming feeling that shines through is one of … Continue reading “35: Reflection on the Passage of Time”
Bureaucracy in Action
April 22, 2009 · 2 minutes
I had the unfortunate experience of living Parkinson’s Law first hand. Parkinson posited that because people within bureaucracies … Continue reading “Bureaucracy in Action”
Looking back at 2008, looking forward to 2009
January 8, 2009 · 2 minutes
As I had expected, 2008 was a year of consolidation. OLX continued to grow slowly but surely – … Continue reading “Looking back at 2008, looking forward to 2009”
Beijing and China: 14 years later
November 25, 2008 · 4 minutes
Even though I have been to China many times in the past 14 years, my last trip to … Continue reading “Beijing and China: 14 years later”
Change in angel investment strategy
November 24, 2008 · 2 minutes
Over the past few years, my angel investing strategy has been to be very selectively aggressive. I would … Continue reading “Change in angel investment strategy”
And now for something completely different :)
November 3, 2008 · < 1 minute
It has been said ridicule no longer kills. To test that assertion and stay in the spirit of … Continue reading “And now for something completely different :)”
It’s good to be 21 :)
October 31, 2008 · < 1 minute
I went to a FOUNDERSclub & Silicon Alley Insider event last night was pleasantly surprised to learn they … Continue reading “It’s good to be 21 :)”
What the financial crisis means to entrepreneurs
October 14, 2008 · 3 minutes
Last March I explained why startups should raise as much money as possible to prepare for the upcoming … Continue reading “What the financial crisis means to entrepreneurs”
The Clinton Global Initiative is very impressive
September 25, 2008 · < 1 minute
It’s very rare for former heads of states to play a meaningful role in world affairs after their … Continue reading “The Clinton Global Initiative is very impressive”
Interesting unforeseen application of social networks
September 12, 2008 · < 1 minute
It will never displace traditional news, but Twitter is excellent for confirming earthquakes and other disasters, natural and … Continue reading “Interesting unforeseen application of social networks”
The Life Philosophy of Money
August 24, 2008 · 2 minutes
I am extremely blessed to be spending my summer vacation in a gorgeous setting in a very expensive … Continue reading “The Life Philosophy of Money”
The Plasticity of Personality and the Power of Extroversion
August 13, 2008 · 7 minutes
It has become widely accepted that our brains and bodies are plastic. We can largely shape them through … Continue reading “The Plasticity of Personality and the Power of Extroversion”
A second with Fabrice
August 4, 2008 · 2 minutes
By Stephan Trano A few years ago, while working on one of my books, I asked my close … Continue reading “A second with Fabrice”
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