As you know, I love operating and investing in marketplaces. It’s been interesting over the years to observe … „Thoughts on building successful vertical marketplaces“ weiterlesen

What is surprising about this business to me is how high the take rate is. Most marketplace business … „Could it be that stock photography is the best business ever?“ weiterlesen

The Man in the Arena “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out … „Be a doer!“ weiterlesen

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them … „Make them dream!“ weiterlesen

The Future is Ours!

The first two times I raised VC money, until success simplified things, it occurred to me how the … „Raising money from VCs is just like dating!“ weiterlesen

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever … „Invictus by William Ernest Henley“ weiterlesen

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, … „The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost“ weiterlesen

“In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” -Winston Churchill

I spent most of 2012 barreling down the path I set in motion in early 2011 (Looking back … „2012: A Transition to New Beginnings!“ weiterlesen

Ich beschloss, mein Leben radikal zu vereinfachen und meine Lebenshaltungskosten durch 10 zu teilen! Ich habe gerade mein … „Das ganz große Downgrade“ weiterlesen

I have been an exceptionally good boy this year. As you may be struggling with ideas for what … „Dear Santa…“ weiterlesen

Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂

Ich habe beschlossen, meine Position als Co-CEO von OLX aufzugeben. Mein Partner Alec bleibt als CEO dabei. Angesichts … „Warum ich OLX verlasse“ weiterlesen

Clearview’s Mt Kisco cinema has a tradition of having one of their staff thank us for being there … „Cloud Atlas is a beautiful ode to everlasting love!“ weiterlesen