Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing

October 19, 2008    ·    < 1 min read

Perez-Reverte came highly recommended as an author of well written intelligent thrillers. I also loved the movie The … Continue reading “Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing”

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New MacBook Pro disappointment

October 17, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

I have had a 17” MacBook Pro for nearly 2 years and it’s starting to show its age. … Continue reading “New MacBook Pro disappointment”

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What the financial crisis means to entrepreneurs

October 14, 2008   ·  3 min read

Last March I explained why startups should raise as much money as possible to prepare for the upcoming … Continue reading “What the financial crisis means to entrepreneurs”

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Whodunit?

October 11, 2008   ·  2 min read

As a society and as individuals we are loth to take responsibility for our actions. We much prefer … Continue reading “Whodunit?”

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The Economy: The case for (relative) optimism

October 9, 2008   ·  3 min read

During the past few years, I often felt I was the sole economic pessimist. I urged my friends … Continue reading “The Economy: The case for (relative) optimism”

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A Fundraising Survival Guide

October 1, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

Paul Graham has a fantastic article on the perils of raising money and advice on how to best … Continue reading “A Fundraising Survival Guide”

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September Madness: Place your bets!

October 1, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

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Drink heavily and recycle :)

October 1, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

If you had purchased $1,000 of Delta Air Lines stock one year ago, you would have $49 left. … Continue reading “Drink heavily and recycle :)”

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Why active entrepreneurs mostly invest in consumer Internet companies

October 1, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

My good friend Auren Hoffman just wrote an interesting article on why entrepreneurs end up investing mostly in … Continue reading “Why active entrepreneurs mostly invest in consumer Internet companies”

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Banking Management: No time for half measures

September 30, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

It annoys me to no end that even as banks have massively diluted their shareholders to raise capital, … Continue reading “Banking Management: No time for half measures”

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Tuesdays with Rupert

September 26, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

Vanity Fair has a fascinating article on Rupert Murdoch. Michael Wolff has been given unprecedented access to Murdoch … Continue reading “Tuesdays with Rupert”

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The Clinton Global Initiative is very impressive

September 25, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

It’s very rare for former heads of states to play a meaningful role in world affairs after their … Continue reading “The Clinton Global Initiative is very impressive”

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Nigeria on the Potomac :)

September 24, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

Dear American: I need to ask you to support an urgent secret business relationship with a transfer of … Continue reading “Nigeria on the Potomac :)”

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Jim Cramer's August 2007 outburst is a must watch!

September 23, 2008   ·  < 1 min read

I am not usually a fan of his style, but in this case, his outburst was justified and … Continue reading “Jim Cramer's August 2007 outburst is a must watch!”

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All Hail the Fed: why to be skeptical about the priciest bailout ever

September 22, 2008   ·  2 min read

By Steven E Worst financial crisis since the Great Depression? Yes—but don’t be cowed by talk of calamity. … Continue reading “All Hail the Fed: why to be skeptical about the priciest bailout ever”

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Credit Default Swaps

September 19, 2008   ·  4 min read

By Stacie Rabinowitz So I mentioned to Fabrice that I had been explaining credit default swaps to a … Continue reading “Credit Default Swaps”

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