Keynote BPI : Construisons un meilleur avenir
October 12, 2017
Nous sommes extraordinairement privilégiés d’habiter dans un pays développé au début du 21ème siècle. Nous vivons dans l’ère … Continue reading “Keynote BPI : Construisons un meilleur avenir”
NOAH 2016 Keynote: Confessions of an Accidental Angel
December 1, 2016
I had the privilege of giving a keynote at NOAH. I shared FJ Labs’ vision and unconventional approach … Continue reading “NOAH 2016 Keynote: Confessions of an Accidental Angel”
Great Steve Jobs Quote
July 27, 2013
“When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your … Continue reading “Great Steve Jobs Quote”
Great speech on the five trends reshaping the global economy
May 21, 2013
Dominic Barton, the managing director of McKinsey, recently gave an insightful speech at Stanford Business School. I encourage … Continue reading “Great speech on the five trends reshaping the global economy”
Be a doer!
March 4, 2013
The Man in the Arena “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out … Continue reading “Be a doer!”
Make them dream!
March 1, 2013
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them … Continue reading “Make them dream!”
Invictus by William Ernest Henley
January 25, 2013
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever … Continue reading “Invictus by William Ernest Henley”
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
January 24, 2013
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, … Continue reading “The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost”
Nice Churchill Quote
January 21, 2013
“In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” -Winston Churchill
Entrepreneur quote of the day: "I VIP!"
May 2, 2012
Me: Long time no speak. How are you? Him: I VIP! Me: ?????? Him: I Vest in Peace!
Summons by Robert Francis
June 27, 2011
I must be in romantic mood as I feel compelled to share one of my favorite poems 🙂 … Continue reading “Summons by Robert Francis”
Great Discussion with Ron Chernow on George Washington
December 14, 2010
Ron Chernow is one of my favorite authors. He wrote amazing epic biographies on Alexander Hamilton and Rockefeller … Continue reading “Great Discussion with Ron Chernow on George Washington”
The Secret History of Silicon Valley
October 25, 2010
Great Google Tech Talk by Steve Blank on the military origins of Silicon Valley.
If
July 8, 2010
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; … Continue reading “If”
So true!
April 23, 2010
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face” – Ben Williams
Why entrepreneurs should never retire!
March 26, 2010
This poem about an idling Ulysses by Alfred Tennyson brings to mind what might happen to an entrepreneur … Continue reading “Why entrepreneurs should never retire!”
My speech at TEDx Paris on the love of entrepreneurship
February 8, 2010
For the French speakers among you.
Great TED Talk: Solve Problems by Changing Perception!
January 12, 2010
Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man
Great quote on friendship
January 9, 2010
“Our friends’ happiness is the essence of friendship.” – Stephane Trano
You are not rational as you think you are!
May 22, 2009
I am a big fan of Dan Ariely’s book Predictably Irrational. His amusing presentation at TED goes through … Continue reading “You are not rational as you think you are!”
On the duality of ambition :)
April 9, 2009
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good … Continue reading “On the duality of ambition :)”
On entrepreneurship and democracy
March 16, 2009
“The movement that built the first national democracy was not triggered by an uprising of the masses; nor … Continue reading “On entrepreneurship and democracy”

Great Richard Dawkins Podcast: Queerer than We Can Suppose: The Strangeness of Science
March 11, 2009
Great Richard Dawkins Podcast: Queerer than We Can Suppose: The Strangeness of Science
March 11, 2009
Richard Dawkins gave this great speech when accepting the 2006 Rockefeller University Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about … Continue reading “Great Richard Dawkins Podcast: Queerer than We Can Suppose: The Strangeness of Science”
John Stuart Mill (1806 – 1873), On Liberty
October 23, 2008
“The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, … Continue reading “John Stuart Mill (1806 – 1873), On Liberty”
Interesting quote on love
December 7, 2007
“I have stressed the fact that the beloved person is a substitute for the ideal ego. Two people … Continue reading “Interesting quote on love”
Optimism
December 1, 2007
It is the formidable character of the species to routinely seek the improbable, the difficult, even the impossible, … Continue reading “Optimism”
Yet another great Shakespeare quote
October 19, 2007
Some people are born great. Some achieve greatness. Some have greatness thrust upon them.
Great Teddy Roosevelt Quote
October 18, 2007
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, … Continue reading “Great Teddy Roosevelt Quote”
My quote for the day
September 29, 2007
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. Thoreau
Funny Elias Canetti quote
July 26, 2007
Whenever you observe an animal closely, you feel as if a human being sitting inside were making fun … Continue reading “Funny Elias Canetti quote”
Mahatma Gandhi quotes
July 25, 2007
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. You must be the change … Continue reading “Mahatma Gandhi quotes”
Patience and Thrift by John D. Rockefeller
July 20, 2007
Patience: All the while, John Rockefeller, with the dogged patience that would defeat scores of embattled competitors, waited … Continue reading “Patience and Thrift by John D. Rockefeller”
John D. Rockefeller Quotes
July 19, 2007
“I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an … Continue reading “John D. Rockefeller Quotes”
The thinker versus the doer
February 3, 2007
“Having gone though two university departments, I was fairly cultivated, thanks also to my long inertia, which I … Continue reading “The thinker versus the doer”
Yet more inspirational quotes
December 30, 2006
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the … Continue reading “Yet more inspirational quotes”
Yet Another Entrepreneurship Quote
July 19, 2006
“An entrepreneur to me just means someone who thinks out of the box and they’re on a different … Continue reading “Yet Another Entrepreneurship Quote”
The meaning of life by Anna Quindlen
June 30, 2006
I just came across this amazing commencement speech to the graduating class of Villanova in June 2000 by … Continue reading “The meaning of life by Anna Quindlen”
More Great Quotes
May 16, 2006
Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can … Continue reading “More Great Quotes”
More Great Entrepreneurship Quotes
April 22, 2006
The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity. Peter F. Drucker … Continue reading “More Great Entrepreneurship Quotes”
Great Quote!
April 11, 2006
Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able … Continue reading “Great Quote!”
Two more interesting quotes…
January 19, 2006
Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess. Oscar Wilde The public is wonderfully tolerant. It … Continue reading “Two more interesting quotes…”
Moments (incorrectly) attributed to Jorge Luis Borges
January 19, 2006
While in Argentina, I came across this inspiring poem. Carpe diem! Moments If I could live my life … Continue reading “Moments (incorrectly) attributed to Jorge Luis Borges”
Inspiring Quotes
December 11, 2005
I recently came across an amazing site – BrainyQuote.com – with quotes from thousands of people from all … Continue reading “Inspiring Quotes”
Inspiring Speeches
December 5, 2005
I suppose the concept of inspiring people through great oration is particularly appealing to me and when I … Continue reading “Inspiring Speeches”