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
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