Summit Series Speech: The Pessimistic Optimist
May 17, 2010 · 4 min read
I wanted to share with you something that has been on my mind lately as I have been … „Summit Series Speech: The Pessimistic Optimist“ weiterlesen
Google just acquired Lab Pixies, one of my portfolio companies!
April 27, 2010 · 2 min read
I am glad to report that Google just acquired Lab Pixies, one of my portfolio companies. Lab Pixies … „Google just acquired Lab Pixies, one of my portfolio companies!“ weiterlesen
So true!
April 23, 2010 · < 1 min read
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face” – Ben Williams
French Entrepreneur Dinner
April 21, 2010 · 5 min read
My entrepreneur dinners have become somewhat of a tradition on my visits to Paris. They allow me to … „French Entrepreneur Dinner“ weiterlesen
A Prisoner of Birth is Jeffrey Archer’s best book in years!
April 17, 2010 · < 1 min read
I grew up loving Jeffrey Archer’s epic books – Kane & Able, A Mater of Honor, Not a … „A Prisoner of Birth is Jeffrey Archer’s best book in years!“ weiterlesen
How to Train your Dragon is the best movie of the year so far!
April 12, 2010 · < 1 min read
I had the pleasure of seeing How to Train your Dragon in 3D IMAX last Friday. The movie … „How to Train your Dragon is the best movie of the year so far!“ weiterlesen
Three Cheers for Jason Calacanis!
April 9, 2010 · < 1 min read
I don’t really know Jason. I sublet some office space from him in the early days of Zingy … „Three Cheers for Jason Calacanis!“ weiterlesen
My speech at TEDx Paris (in English)
April 5, 2010 · 5 min read
Last January, I was privileged to be invited to speak in French at the first TEDx Paris. They … „My speech at TEDx Paris (in English)“ weiterlesen
Malcolm Gladwell is wrong!
April 4, 2010 · 3 min read
I usually find much to agree with in Malcolm Gladwell’s writing, be it in Outliers or his collection … „Malcolm Gladwell is wrong!“ weiterlesen
The Big Short is fantastic!
April 2, 2010 · 2 min read
Michael Lewis’ books have been hit or miss for me. Liar’s Poker provided a great social commentary on … „The Big Short is fantastic!“ weiterlesen
Why entrepreneurs should never retire!
March 26, 2010 · 3 min read
This poem about an idling Ulysses by Alfred Tennyson brings to mind what might happen to an entrepreneur … „Why entrepreneurs should never retire!“ weiterlesen
Conspirata was disappointing
March 24, 2010 · < 1 min read
As a self styled Roman history buff, I should have loved Robert Harris’ Conspirata. It tells the story … „Conspirata was disappointing“ weiterlesen
The Ghost Writer was disappointing
March 23, 2010 · < 1 min read
While significantly better than Alice in Wonderland, the move did not live up to expectations. The movie’s overt … „The Ghost Writer was disappointing“ weiterlesen
Salon at my place
March 22, 2010 · < 1 min read
Last Monday I organized a gathering of smart individuals at my place. To broaden my horizons, I mostly … „Salon at my place“ weiterlesen
Alice in Wonderland is boring!
March 16, 2010 · < 1 min read
I had heard good things and went to see the movie this week-end in IMAX 3D. I was … „Alice in Wonderland is boring!“ weiterlesen
The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!
March 2, 2010 · < 1 min read
It’s rare for nonfiction books to read like thrillers, but Gregory Zuckerman manages the feat in The Greatest … „The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!“ weiterlesen
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