Cognitive dissonance be damned: I am a pessimistic optimist!

Oktober 21, 2009    ·    6 min read

Over the past few years I have often felt like Cassandra with my dire and pessimistic economic predictions. … „Cognitive dissonance be damned: I am a pessimistic optimist!“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „The power of disconnecting“ weiterlesen

...

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. … „An ode to friendship“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „35: Reflection on the Passage of Time“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „Bureaucracy in Action“ weiterlesen

...

Looking back at 2008, looking forward to 2009

Januar 8, 2009    ·  2 minutes

As I had expected, 2008 was a year of consolidation. OLX continued to grow slowly but surely – … „Looking back at 2008, looking forward to 2009“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „Beijing and China: 14 years later“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „Change in angel investment strategy“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „And now for something completely different :)“ weiterlesen

...

It’s good to be 21 :)

Oktober 31, 2008    ·  < 1 minute

I went to a FOUNDERSclub & Silicon Alley Insider event last night was pleasantly surprised to learn they … „It’s good to be 21 :)“ weiterlesen

...

What the financial crisis means to entrepreneurs

Oktober 14, 2008    ·  3 minutes

Last March I explained why startups should raise as much money as possible to prepare for the upcoming … „What the financial crisis means to entrepreneurs“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „The Clinton Global Initiative is very impressive“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „Interesting unforeseen application of social networks“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „The Life Philosophy of Money“ weiterlesen

...

Die Plastizität der Persönlichkeit und die Macht der Extrovertiertheit

August 13, 2008    ·  7 minutes

Es ist inzwischen allgemein anerkannt, dass unser Gehirn und unser Körper plastisch sind. Wir können sie weitgehend durch … „Die Plastizität der Persönlichkeit und die Macht der Extrovertiertheit“ weiterlesen

...

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 … „A second with Fabrice“ weiterlesen

1 5 6 7 8 9 12

25 – 26 of 26 Posts