January 21, 2013    ·    < 1 min read

“In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” -Winston Churchill

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2012: A Transition to New Beginnings!

January 7, 2013   ·  4 min read

I spent most of 2012 barreling down the path I set in motion in early 2011 (Looking back … Lees verder “2012: A Transition to New Beginnings!”

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De zeer grote downgrade

December 27, 2012   ·  8 min read

Ik besloot mijn leven radicaal te vereenvoudigen en mijn kosten te delen door 10! Ik heb net mijn … Lees verder “De zeer grote downgrade”

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Dear Santa…

December 24, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

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

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First Round Capital's Holiday Video is Amazing!

December 19, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂

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Waarom ik OLX verlaat

December 17, 2012   ·  16 min read

Ik heb besloten om mijn positie als Co-CEO van OLX op te geven. Mijn partner Alec blijft aan … Lees verder “Waarom ik OLX verlaat”

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Cloud Atlas is a beautiful ode to everlasting love!

December 16, 2012   ·  2 min read

Clearview’s Mt Kisco cinema has a tradition of having one of their staff thank us for being there … Lees verder “Cloud Atlas is a beautiful ode to everlasting love!”

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Further evidence suggesting consumer Internet series A financings are more difficult to come by

November 26, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

Fred Wilson just wrote an article, What Has Changed, in which he confirms the observation I made in … Lees verder “Further evidence suggesting consumer Internet series A financings are more difficult to come by”

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My IDCEE Keynote

November 9, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

I attempt to share the lessons I learned operating and angel investing in emerging markets.

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And then there were a 100…

October 31, 2012   ·  16 min read

Given the pace at which Jose and I have been angel investing, it’s not surprising we have now … Lees verder “And then there were a 100…”

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Blockbuster makers seem to know something we don’t :)

October 30, 2012   ·  2 min read

Over the years I have seen New York blown to smithereens (Independence Day), invaded by Aliens (Avengers), frozen … Lees verder “Blockbuster makers seem to know something we don’t :)”

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Knockerball rocks!

October 29, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

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

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Gone Girl is riveting!

October 23, 2012   ·  2 min read

I had never read a Gillian Flynn novel or heard what Gone Girl was about when I started … Lees verder “Gone Girl is riveting!”

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Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is a must read for book and technology nerds alike!

October 22, 2012   ·  2 min read

  The book is a fun portrayal of the tension, dichotomy and yet relationship between traditional print publishing … Lees verder “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is a must read for book and technology nerds alike!”

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Ruby Sparks is thought provoking, beautiful, poignant and confronting

October 8, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

While the movie indulges in a bit of magic realism, it takes flight once you stop questioning its … Lees verder “Ruby Sparks is thought provoking, beautiful, poignant and confronting”

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Enroll in Star Force!

September 12, 2012   ·  2 min read

After read Arthur C. Clarke’s sci-fi masterpiece Childhood’s End, I became more open minded to the sci-fi genre … Lees verder “Enroll in Star Force!”

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