I never imagined replacing Apple’s default mail software as my email app on the iPhone, but it just … „Outlook for iOS is the best iPhone email application on the market“ weiterlesen

As we scaled up our operations, Jose and I more pro-actively assist our portfolio companies. We now help them fundraise, share best practices and do business development deals with each other.

I gave a few speeches last year on building marketplaces. I covered the evolution of marketplaces, what it … „Building Marketplaces“ weiterlesen

Like in 2013, I spent most of 2014 living with the consequences of the life changing decisions I … „2014: An Epic Year!“ weiterlesen

I was interviewed by Jean-Christian Agid for the FIAF event last December. We talked about everything and anything: the nature of entrepreneurship, life philosophy, the importance of culture in our lives and much more.

La Tribune just published an interview where we discuss the nature of entrepreneurship, the necessity of failing in … „Great Interview with La Tribune“ weiterlesen

It was an honor to be awarded the Pilier d’Or by the FIAF on December 5 at the … „FIAF Pilier d’Or Acceptance Speech“ weiterlesen

Somehow, they keep getting better and better every year. I really would love to create something similar for … „As usual the First Round Capital parody video is amazing!“ weiterlesen

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Sabrina Quagliozzi on BFMTV. In this two part interview we … „Fun interview on BFMTV“ weiterlesen

I have had the pleasure of meeting professor Tyler Cowen a few times and always left my meetings … „How Technology Could Help Fight Income Inequality“ weiterlesen

It’s that time of the year again, so I am sharing my recommendations for all gadget lovers of … „2014 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide“ weiterlesen

It is common knowledge that it’s unwise to fight Russia in the winter. As such, I have been trying to convince my programmers in Ukraine (and Romania) to move to Cabarete. The setting and quality of life are extraordinary in Cabarete. Besides, I would much rather fly to Cabarete for in person meetings and have everyone on New York’s time zone, rather than have to deal with a 7 hour time difference and flying 11 hours on Ukrainian Airlines several times a year.

Sometimes you just bet on people. I mostly invest in consumer facing startups, especially marketplaces. However, in July … „Yahoo to acquire Brightroll for $640 million in cash!“ weiterlesen