February 20, 2017    ·    < 1 min read

In these fraught political times, it’s good to take a step back from the day to day minutia. … Continue reading “We are lucky to be alive right now!”

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FJ Labs 2016 Year in Review

January 23, 2017   ·  < 1 min read

• 5 Succesful Exits
• Capital deployed 123.5 M
• 42 new investments
• 14 different countries

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2016: an amazing year (really)

January 17, 2017   ·  4 min read

I went 0 for 4 on election predictions (Brexit, Duterte, Colombian peace, Trump), and was wrong about the … Continue reading “2016: an amazing year (really)”

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NOAH 2016 Keynote: Confessions of an Accidental Angel

December 1, 2016   ·  < 1 min read

I had the privilege of giving a keynote at NOAH. I shared FJ Labs’ vision and unconventional approach … Continue reading “NOAH 2016 Keynote: Confessions of an Accidental Angel”

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How to run a company with (almost) no rules by Ricardo Semler

November 28, 2016   ·  < 1 min read

What if your job didn’t control your life? Brazilian CEO Ricardo Semler practices a radical form of corporate … Continue reading “How to run a company with (almost) no rules by Ricardo Semler”

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2016 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide

November 21, 2016   ·  8 min read

It’s that time of the year again, so I am sharing my recommendations for all gadget lovers of … Continue reading “2016 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide”

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They’re Made Out of Meat by Terry Bisson

November 14, 2016   ·  3 min read

“They’re made out of meat.” “Meat?” “Meat. They’re made out of meat.” “Meat?” “There’s no doubt about it. … Continue reading “They’re Made Out of Meat by Terry Bisson”

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Some thoughts on Trump’s surprising win

November 10, 2016   ·  4 min read

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Connie Loizos from Techcrunch yesterday. Unsurprisingly the conversation rapidly veered … Continue reading “Some thoughts on Trump’s surprising win”

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Apparently I am the top French business angel of 2016!

October 14, 2016   ·  < 1 min read

     

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Bill The Vampire is hilarious!

September 6, 2016   ·  < 1 min read

The Tome of Bill book series has made me laugh out loud so hard, so much, that I … Continue reading “Bill The Vampire is hilarious!”

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The Feedback Loop is the new Ready Player One

August 30, 2016   ·  < 1 min read

I loved Ready Player One. Sadly, Armada, Ernest Cline’s follow-up book proved disappointing. Harmon Cooper fills that void … Continue reading “The Feedback Loop is the new Ready Player One”

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Ride-sharing is not killing car ownership

August 24, 2016   ·  < 1 min read

By Ale Resnik, Chief Executive Officer of Beepi Imagine it’s the year 2035. Gasoline engines are a thing … Continue reading “Ride-sharing is not killing car ownership”

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Letters to a Young Contrarian is a must read!

August 23, 2016   ·  < 1 min read

In a simple and elegant series of letters written to a hypothetical student, Christopher Hitchens makes an incredibly … Continue reading “Letters to a Young Contrarian is a must read!”

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Technology and the Future of Work

July 11, 2016   ·  5 min read

Technological progress continues unabated. The astonishing rate of growth has fueled heated debates about implications on the future … Continue reading “Technology and the Future of Work”

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Grit, Perseverance, and Happenstance: The Genesis of our Apprenticeship Program

June 22, 2016   ·  7 min read

Most of you are not aware that FJ Labs has an apprenticeship program. The program has been fantastic. … Continue reading “Grit, Perseverance, and Happenstance: The Genesis of our Apprenticeship Program”

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The Next Evolution: AI-Powered Marketplaces

May 24, 2016   ·  4 min read

By Güimar Vaca Sittic and Fabrice Grinda Online marketplaces are fascinating. Matching demand and supply seems mundane, but … Continue reading “The Next Evolution: AI-Powered Marketplaces”

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