The Power of Two: 2 > 1!
January 5, 2010 · 7 min read
Looking at the most successful Internet and technology companies of the past few decades, it’s shocking to see … Continue reading “The Power of Two: 2 > 1!”
Fantastic article on progress in The Economist
January 4, 2010 · < 1 min read
It deftly addresses why our modern view of progress is so dismal. Read it at: http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15108593
Mortgage modifications have done more harm than good
January 3, 2010 · < 1 min read
I argued in a prior post that the best way to deal with a deflating bubble was not … Continue reading “Mortgage modifications have done more harm than good”
Looking back at 2009, looking forward to 2010
December 31, 2009 · 3 min read
In many ways 2009 was the continuation of 2008. I had the privilege to be surrounded by my … Continue reading “Looking back at 2009, looking forward to 2010”
Prea is THE place to kite surf!
December 30, 2009 · 2 min read
After a few disappointing trips to Cabarete over Thanksgiving and late December where I was cursed with only … Continue reading “Prea is THE place to kite surf!”
I loved Dear Undercover Economist
December 21, 2009 · < 1 min read
I was already a fan of Tim Hartford’s previous books The Undercover Economist and The Logic of Life. … Continue reading “I loved Dear Undercover Economist”
Fantastic fireside chat with Loic Lemeur at LeWeb
December 10, 2009 · < 1 min read
I loved this year’s LeWeb. I met many great entrepreneurs and was truly impressed by the organization and … Continue reading “Fantastic fireside chat with Loic Lemeur at LeWeb”
OLX featured in Business Week
December 10, 2009 · < 1 min read
Over the past few years OLX has largely been under the radar in the press given our small … Continue reading “OLX featured in Business Week”
Tanzania was memorable!
December 6, 2009 · 7 min read
Ever since I read about Tanzania in National Geographic Adventure, I had wanted to go, especially as I … Continue reading “Tanzania was memorable!”
SuperFreakonomics is a fantastic read!
November 29, 2009 · < 1 min read
Readers familiar with my book reviews already know of my keen appreciation for books relating to behavioral economics … Continue reading “SuperFreakonomics is a fantastic read!”
Looking for an entrepreneurial stint: at what startup stage should you join?
November 11, 2009 · 2 min read
In the past few weeks I met a few seasoned executives who had reached a point in their … Continue reading “Looking for an entrepreneurial stint: at what startup stage should you join?”
Cognitive dissonance be damned: I am a pessimistic optimist!
October 21, 2009 · 6 min read
Over the past few years I have often felt like Cassandra with my dire and pessimistic economic predictions. … Continue reading “Cognitive dissonance be damned: I am a pessimistic optimist!”
The cause of the financial crisis in one simple sentence :)
October 15, 2009 · < 1 min read
Read: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/14/opinion/14trillin.html?_r=3
Lessons from Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix
October 9, 2009 · 2 min read
I had the pleasure of being invited to attend the Liberty Media Net Leaders Forum. The forum was … Continue reading “Lessons from Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix”
Why is the US birth rate falling? Children offer a decreasing return on investment :)
October 8, 2009 · < 1 min read
I have always been a fan of Ben Stein’s articles. I find this one both intriguing and amusing: … Continue reading “Why is the US birth rate falling? Children offer a decreasing return on investment :)”
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