As an economist at heart and by training, I found the following article in The Economist fascinating as … Continue reading “Entrepreneurs or the invisible men of the economy!”

While summarizing my trip in Argentina in January, I did not mention that I spent 10 days in … Continue reading “DineroMail or starting to pull back the curtain”

Life is essentially a large prioritization exercise – how much time you allocate to work, your significant other, … Continue reading “Time Allocation Philosophy”

To date, I have not really talked about what I am working on – partly because I was … Continue reading “Communication Philosophy”

I spent the past two weeks in the Bay Area. I am happy to report that the spirit … Continue reading “California Calling”

As you might have read in my post on “The Power of Introspection and Detached Analysis” after I … Continue reading “Sometimes it pays to be lucky!”

In this Web 2.0 world free services have been all the rage – from social networking to photo … Continue reading “In Praise of Premium Services”

Every once in a while we are faced with making a decision that will change our life. We … Continue reading “The Power of Introspection and Detached Analysis”

As a champion of entrepreneurship, I can only applaud the charitable Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, headed by Carl … Continue reading “Entrepreneurship: The Game”

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess. Oscar Wilde The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives … Continue reading “Two more interesting quotes…”

While in Argentina, I came across this inspiring poem. Carpe diem! Moments If I could live my life … Continue reading “Moments (incorrectly) attributed to Jorge Luis BorgesMoments (incorrectly) attributed to Jorge Luis BorgesMoments (incorrectly) attributed to Jorge Luis Borges”

While I never knew him, I would much have liked to. Rong Yiren was a true entrepreneur. Rong’s … Continue reading “A Eulogy to Rong Yiren”

One cannot but be in awe at the amazing beauty and diversity of Patagonia. From the Perito Moreno … Continue reading “Patagonia”

My post praising the value of investment bankers led to a number of e-mails asking for the parameters … Continue reading “Investment Banking Fees”

My trip to Morocco was magnificent. There was palpable energy in the air and the attitude of many … Continue reading “Morocco”