Global industrial bail-outs: the Smoot-Hawley Tariffs of 2009?
januar 26, 2009 · 2 min read
The story of the Smoot-Hawley Tariffs should be a cautionary tale to present-day policymakers. The tariffs did not … Læs videre “Global industrial bail-outs: the Smoot-Hawley Tariffs of 2009?”
Man on Wire is the best documentary of 2008
januar 22, 2009 · < 1 min read
By Natasa Lekic The art of balancing on a wire, walking the tenuous line that strains itself over … Læs videre “Man on Wire is the best documentary of 2008”
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is moving, but ultimately disappointing
januar 21, 2009 · < 1 min read
I hate the fact that we are mortals. I also abhor the fact that we age and gradually … Læs videre “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is moving, but ultimately disappointing”
Looking back at 2008, looking forward to 2009
januar 8, 2009 · 2 min read
As I had expected, 2008 was a year of consolidation. OLX continued to grow slowly but surely – … Læs videre “Looking back at 2008, looking forward to 2009”
Margarita (Venezuela) was disappointing
januar 6, 2009 · 2 min read
I was lured to Margarita and specifically the kite spot El Yaque by the kite boarding travel specialist … Læs videre “Margarita (Venezuela) was disappointing”
Outliers is fantastic!
januar 1, 2009 · < 1 min read
I truly loved Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book on exceptional people. He argues that the largest reason those people … Læs videre “Outliers is fantastic!”
Happiness is not contagious after all :)
december 12, 2008 · < 1 min read
An article on the Freakonomics blog repudiates the notion that happiness is contagious. While an increase in your … Læs videre “Happiness is not contagious after all :)”
How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology
december 7, 2008 · < 1 min read
Andy Kessler‘s book is a fascinating and witty retelling of the story of technology of capital markets. It … Læs videre “How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology”
Happiness is contagious!
december 5, 2008 · < 1 min read
A new study suggests that your happiness is heavily influenced by the happiness of the people around you. … Læs videre “Happiness is contagious!”
The incredible rise and fall of IGE
december 2, 2008 · < 1 min read
As a gamer and fan of marketplaces, I have followed with amazement the rise and fall of IGE. … Læs videre “The incredible rise and fall of IGE”
Netflix and the Xbox 360: a match made in Heaven!
december 1, 2008 · < 1 min read
As both a movie buff and an avid gamer, I have both an Xbox 360 and a Netflix … Læs videre “Netflix and the Xbox 360: a match made in Heaven!”
Beijing and China: 14 years later
november 25, 2008 · 4 min read
Even though I have been to China many times in the past 14 years, my last trip to … Læs videre “Beijing and China: 14 years later”
Change in angel investment strategy
november 24, 2008 · 2 min read
Over the past few years, my angel investing strategy has been to be very selectively aggressive. I would … Læs videre “Change in angel investment strategy”
VCs are not sheep – why VCs invest less during downturns
november 19, 2008 · 3 min read
As an entrepreneur, I often find myself defending venture capitalists. For some reason, they have acquired a terrible … Læs videre “VCs are not sheep – why VCs invest less during downturns”
Quantum of Solace is underwhelming
november 17, 2008 · < 1 min read
Despite its unrealistic poker scenes, I loved Casino Royale. I loved its dark, gritty tone. I loved the … Læs videre “Quantum of Solace is underwhelming”
Tom Stoppard on Chekhov
november 15, 2008 · < 1 min read
On Tuesday, I had the privilege to attend an interview with Tom Stoppard at BAM by David Remnick, … Læs videre “Tom Stoppard on Chekhov”
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