Maui is my favorite kiteboarding spot!

Juni 7, 2010    ·    2 min read

I had the privilege of being invited to MaiTai Kite Camp 2010 in late May. It’s a fantastic … Continue reading “Maui is my favorite kiteboarding spot!”

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Ironman 2 is very entertaining

Juni 5, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

The movie is not quite as good as the original but still very good. Robert Downey Junior is … Continue reading “Ironman 2 is very entertaining”

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Things to do in the South of France

Juni 3, 2010   ·  2 min read

As I am from Nice I keep getting asked what to do when visiting the South of France. … Continue reading “Things to do in the South of France”

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I can’t believe we flew over the Eyjafjallajökull volcano!

Mei 27, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

I flew back from Europe 10 days ago. My flight from Berlin to Zurich had been delayed a … Continue reading “I can’t believe we flew over the Eyjafjallajökull volcano!”

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Summit Series Speech: The Pessimistic Optimist

Mei 17, 2010   ·  4 min read

I wanted to share with you something that has been on my mind lately as I have been … Continue reading “Summit Series Speech: The Pessimistic Optimist”

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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 … Continue reading “Google just acquired Lab Pixies, one of my portfolio companies!”

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So true!

April 23, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face” – Ben Williams

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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 … Continue reading “French Entrepreneur Dinner”

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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 … Continue reading “A Prisoner of Birth is Jeffrey Archer’s best book in years!”

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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 … Continue reading “How to Train your Dragon is the best movie of the year so far!”

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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 … Continue reading “Three Cheers for Jason Calacanis!”

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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 … Continue reading “My speech at TEDx Paris (in English)”

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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 … Continue reading “Malcolm Gladwell is wrong!”

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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 … Continue reading “The Big Short is fantastic!”

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Why entrepreneurs should never retire!

Maret 26, 2010   ·  3 min read

This poem about an idling Ulysses by Alfred Tennyson brings to mind what might happen to an entrepreneur … Continue reading “Why entrepreneurs should never retire!”

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Conspirata was disappointing

Maret 24, 2010   ·  < 1 min read

As a self styled Roman history buff, I should have loved Robert Harris’ Conspirata. It tells the story … Continue reading “Conspirata was disappointing”

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