I am glad to report that Google just acquired Lab Pixies, one of my portfolio companies. Lab Pixies … Læs videre “Google just acquired Lab Pixies, one of my portfolio companies!”

“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face” – Ben Williams

My entrepreneur dinners have become somewhat of a tradition on my visits to Paris. They allow me to … Læs videre “French Entrepreneur Dinner”

I grew up loving Jeffrey Archer’s epic books – Kane & Able, A Mater of Honor, Not a … Læs videre “A Prisoner of Birth is Jeffrey Archer’s best book in years!”

I had the pleasure of seeing How to Train your Dragon in 3D IMAX last Friday. The movie … Læs videre “How to Train your Dragon is the best movie of the year so far!”

I don’t really know Jason. I sublet some office space from him in the early days of Zingy … Læs videre “Three Cheers for Jason Calacanis!”

Last January, I was privileged to be invited to speak in French at the first TEDx Paris. They … Læs videre “My speech at TEDx Paris (in English)”

I usually find much to agree with in Malcolm Gladwell’s writing, be it in Outliers or his collection … Læs videre “Malcolm Gladwell is wrong!”

Michael Lewis’ books have been hit or miss for me. Liar’s Poker provided a great social commentary on … Læs videre “The Big Short is fantastic!”

This poem about an idling Ulysses by Alfred Tennyson brings to mind what might happen to an entrepreneur … Læs videre “Why entrepreneurs should never retire!”

As a self styled Roman history buff, I should have loved Robert Harris’ Conspirata. It tells the story … Læs videre “Conspirata was disappointing”

While significantly better than Alice in Wonderland, the move did not live up to expectations. The movie’s overt … Læs videre “The Ghost Writer was disappointing”

Last Monday I organized a gathering of smart individuals at my place. To broaden my horizons, I mostly … Læs videre “Salon at my place”

I had heard good things and went to see the movie this week-end in IMAX 3D. I was … Læs videre “Alice in Wonderland is boring!”

It’s rare for nonfiction books to read like thrillers, but Gregory Zuckerman manages the feat in The Greatest … Læs videre “The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!”