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

This game is known in France as “bobomimine” which literally means “my hands are hurting”. I am told … Leggi tutto “Knockerball rocks!”

Negli ultimi anni l’economista che c’è in me è stato profondamente pessimista sul destino economico a breve e … Leggi tutto “L’economia: Un esperimento di pensiero ottimista”

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by CNBC. The interview consisted of some pretty open-ended questions about … Leggi tutto “If it's in the press it must be true :)”

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by memeburn a few weeks ago. Topics included the following: which … Leggi tutto “Very detailed interview about the emerging markets Internet craze”

I love Bagheera!

I just watched all the episodes of The Big Bang Theory and the conclusion is ineluctable: I was … Leggi tutto “Sheldon Cooper was based on me 20 years ago!”

After the fundamental structural changes in my life in 2010, 2011 was more the logical continuation and buildup … Leggi tutto “Looking back at 2011, looking forward to 2012”

The video of my fun interview with David Lerner for Venture Studio and Mashable is live. We cover … Leggi tutto “Why Good Entrepreneurs Borrow, Great Ones Steal”

I had the great pleasure of being invited to give a keynote at LeWeb 2011 on angel investing … Leggi tutto “LeWeb 2011: The Trials and Tribulations of Angel Investing in Brazil, Russia and around the World!”

For the French speakers among you: http://www.itespresso.fr/fievre-de-start-up-fabrice-grinda-toujours-essayer-jusqua-trouver-ce-qui-marche-le-mieux-44612.html

For the past few weeks I was pondering what could explain the viscerally emotional response I felt when … Leggi tutto “Steve Jobs was one of us”

Padel is a racquet sport played extensively in Spain and Argentina. I have been obsessed with the sport … Leggi tutto “Introducing New York’s First Padel Court!”

Over the years I have tried out various distribution channels in order to find potential dates, be they … Leggi tutto “Help me fix online dating!”

A few weeks ago, I was invited to give a keynote speech at La Red Innova in Madrid. … Leggi tutto “Angel Investing Secrets”