As an economist by formation and at heart if not by trade, I have always been fascinated by … Continue reading “The Art of Designing Markets”

Auren Hoffman wrote an interesting article a few weeks ago on how recessions can promote innovation. I can … Continue reading “Recessions promote breakthrough innovations”

If like me, the concept of our mortality bothers you, be sure to check out Stayin’ Alive, an … Continue reading “Stayin’ Alive”

After a long non-fiction binge, I decided to read a few fun thrillers while on my two ski … Continue reading “The Club Dumas and Special Assignments were disappointing”

This is not quite the review I expected to write 12 hours into the trip. The trip could … Continue reading “Whistler is great”

Reading about astrophysics almost always makes me feel insignificant and oh so mortal. The article below proved no … Continue reading “The type of article that stirs my feelings of mortality”

This British bank heist movie is great. It felt like a well done classic. In many ways it … Continue reading “The Bank Job is lots of fun!”

I adore skiing. I was introduced to it essentially when I learned to walk and have enjoyed it … Continue reading “Snowbird & Alta currently rank as my favorite ski resorts!”

I had the pleasure of being invited to watch Sampras and Federer last night. The setting was amazing. … Continue reading “I loved the Federer – Sampras exhibition match at the Madison Square Garden”

“Is China democratizing? The country’s leaders do not think of democracy as people in the West generally do, … Continue reading “The Prospects for Democracy in China”

The Richter Scales’ Here Comes Another Bubble seem to be the inspiration for yet another great song!

In a prior post – Sometimes it pays to be lucky – I was expressing my gratitude when … Continue reading “Cityvox, my learnings as an angel investor and the power of grit and tenacity”

Funny and insightful! Sandberg leaves for Facebook. Let’s all recite Eric Schmidt’s Serenity Prayer Eric Schmidt’s Serenity Prayer

On Tuesday evening, I had the pleasure of attending a seminar sponsored by McKinsey on China’s Business and … Continue reading “China’s Business and Policy Evolution”

This article is hilarious: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/81-graduate-school/ Most of the posts are great as well! You can recognize yourself in … Continue reading “If you are white and in graduate school you are a cliche :)”