The Man in the Arena “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out … Continue reading “Be a doer!”

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them … Continue reading “Make them dream!”

The Future is Ours!

The first two times I raised VC money, until success simplified things, it occurred to me how the … Continue reading “Raising money from VCs is just like dating!”

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever … Continue reading “Invictus by William Ernest Henley”

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, … Continue reading “The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost”

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

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

I decided to radically simplify my life and divide my living expenses by 10! I just returned my … Continue reading “The Very Big Downgrade”

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

Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂

I decided to relinquish my position as Co-CEO of OLX. My partner Alec is staying as CEO. Given … Continue reading “Why I am leaving OLX”

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

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

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