January 21, 2013 · < 1 min read
“In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” -Winston Churchill
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!”
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”
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…”
First Round Capital's Holiday Video is Amazing!
December 19, 2012 · < 1 min read
Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂
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”
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!”
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”
My IDCEE Keynote
November 9, 2012 · < 1 min read
I attempt to share the lessons I learned operating and angel investing in emerging markets.
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…”
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 :)”
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!”
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!”
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!”
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”
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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