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 … Continue reading “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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Why I am leaving OLX

December 17, 2012   ·  16 min read

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”

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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 … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “Enroll in Star Force!”

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The 500 is a fun thriller

September 11, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

I was in the mood for a fun “beach read” when I came across Matthew Quirk’s The 500. … Continue reading “The 500 is a fun thriller”

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Fantastic interview about what may very well be my next car!

September 9, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

I had the pleasure of meeting both Ron Dennis and Frank Stephenson at the McLaren factory outside of … Continue reading “Fantastic interview about what may very well be my next car!”

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I knew it all along: video games are great for you and allow you to live longer :)

August 6, 2012   ·  < 1 min read

Not only do games allow you to live longer, healthier life, recent scientific research suggests that intense game … Continue reading “I knew it all along: video games are great for you and allow you to live longer :)”

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