Auren just wrote an interesting article analyzing the behavior pattern of men and women on social networks. Even … Leggi tutto “Men are from Video Games, Women are from Social Networks”

Somehow someone at the Four Seasons read my negative review and called to apologize. They reimbursed the room … Leggi tutto “Four Seasons Follow-Up”

Nine months ago we moved all of OLX to Jira (http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/). We are extremely satisfied with the product. … Leggi tutto “Jira is a fantastic technical project management tool”

Despite my previous post on the gloomy outlook for startups for the next 12 months, I am more … Leggi tutto “The bright future of online advertising”

Homeowners hate to sell their houses for less than they paid for them. When prices fall, instead of … Leggi tutto “Why the startup market is like the real estate market”

As an economist by formation and at heart if not by trade, I have always been fascinated by … Leggi tutto “The Art of Designing Markets”

Auren Hoffman wrote an interesting article a few weeks ago on how recessions can promote innovation. I can … Leggi tutto “Recessions promote breakthrough innovations”

If like me, the concept of our mortality bothers you, be sure to check out Stayin’ Alive, an … Leggi tutto “Stayin’ Alive”

After a long non-fiction binge, I decided to read a few fun thrillers while on my two ski … Leggi tutto “The Club Dumas and Special Assignments were disappointing”

This is not quite the review I expected to write 12 hours into the trip. The trip could … Leggi tutto “Whistler is great”

Reading about astrophysics almost always makes me feel insignificant and oh so mortal. The article below proved no … Leggi tutto “The type of article that stirs my feelings of mortality”

This British bank heist movie is great. It felt like a well done classic. In many ways it … Leggi tutto “The Bank Job is lots of fun!”

I adore skiing. I was introduced to it essentially when I learned to walk and have enjoyed it … Leggi tutto “Snowbird & Alta currently rank as my favorite ski resorts!”

I had the pleasure of being invited to watch Sampras and Federer last night. The setting was amazing. … Leggi tutto “I loved the Federer – Sampras exhibition match at the Madison Square Garden”

“Is China democratizing? The country’s leaders do not think of democracy as people in the West generally do, … Leggi tutto “The Prospects for Democracy in China”