My speech at TEDx Paris (in English)

april 5, 2010    ·    5 min read

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)”

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Malcolm Gladwell is wrong!

april 4, 2010   ·  3 min read

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!”

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The Big Short is fantastic!

april 2, 2010   ·  2 min read

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!”

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Why entrepreneurs should never retire!

marts 26, 2010   ·  3 min read

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!”

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Conspirata was disappointing

marts 24, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

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

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The Ghost Writer was disappointing

marts 23, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

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”

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Salon at my place

marts 22, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

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

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Alice in Wonderland is boring!

marts 16, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

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!”

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The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!

marts 2, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

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!”

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Open is a must read!

marts 1, 2010   ·  2 min read

Open is not only the best sports autobiography I ever read, it’s one of the best biographies I … Læs videre “Open is a must read!”

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Don’t read Nanny Returns

februar 28, 2010   ·  2 min read

I have a confession to make: I love chick lit and chick flicks! I suppose that beneath the … Læs videre “Don’t read Nanny Returns”

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Great article on love in Scientific American

februar 11, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

The December issue had an interesting section on falling in love. My favorite article was actually “The Happy … Læs videre “Great article on love in Scientific American”

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Econ philosophy as a rap video :)

februar 9, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

My inner econ geek loves this video!

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My speech at TEDx Paris on the love of entrepreneurship

februar 8, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

For the French speakers among you.

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College Will Kill Your Entrepreneurial Spirit While Simultaneously Turning You into a Worker Bee

februar 5, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

This article tells a fascinating story of a journey of survival through entrepreneurship. The persistence and trial and … Læs videre “College Will Kill Your Entrepreneurial Spirit While Simultaneously Turning You into a Worker Bee”

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Up in the Air is Fantastic!

februar 2, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

The movie is great. It’s a movie about a fictional character in a fictional job, and yet it’s … Læs videre “Up in the Air is Fantastic!”

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