Despite its unrealistic poker scenes, I loved Casino Royale. I loved its dark, gritty tone. I loved the … Continuer la lecture de « Quantum of Solace is underwhelming »

On Tuesday, I had the privilege to attend an interview with Tom Stoppard at BAM by David Remnick, … Continuer la lecture de « Tom Stoppard on Chekhov »

I was a huge fan of the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert games. When they came … Continuer la lecture de « Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is disappointing »

It has been said ridicule no longer kills. To test that assertion and stay in the spirit of … Continuer la lecture de « And now for something completely different 🙂 »

I went to a FOUNDERSclub & Silicon Alley Insider event last night was pleasantly surprised to learn they … Continuer la lecture de « It’s good to be 21 🙂 »

I blogged a few times that, your level of natural talent notwithstanding, excellence is achieved through deliberate practice … Continuer la lecture de « Talent is overrated! »

After all the dire warnings given by various VCs, here is a more positive list of recommendations sent … Continuer la lecture de « Ten tips to ride the economic slowdown »

Kevin O’Connor came across a few interesting studies on what makes entrepreneurs tick: 1. Need to control and … Continuer la lecture de « Psychology of an Entrepreneur »

“The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, … Continuer la lecture de « John Stuart Mill (1806 – 1873), On Liberty »

Perez-Reverte came highly recommended as an author of well written intelligent thrillers. I also loved the movie The … Continuer la lecture de « Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing »

I have had a 17” MacBook Pro for nearly 2 years and it’s starting to show its age. … Continuer la lecture de « New MacBook Pro disappointment »

Last March I explained why startups should raise as much money as possible to prepare for the upcoming … Continuer la lecture de « What the financial crisis means to entrepreneurs »

As a society and as individuals we are loth to take responsibility for our actions. We much prefer … Continuer la lecture de « Whodunit? »

During the past few years, I often felt I was the sole economic pessimist. I urged my friends … Continuer la lecture de « The Economy: The case for (relative) optimism »

Paul Graham has a fantastic article on the perils of raising money and advice on how to best … Continuer la lecture de « A Fundraising Survival Guide »