The first two times I raised VC money, until success simplified things, it occurred to me how the … Continue lendo “Raising money from VCs is just like dating!”

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever … Continue lendo “Invictus by William Ernest Henley”

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, … Continue lendo “The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost”

“In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” -Winston Churchill

I spent most of 2012 barreling down the path I set in motion in early 2011 (Looking back … Continue lendo “2012: A Transition to New Beginnings!”

Decidi simplificar radicalmente minha vida e dividir minhas despesas por 10! Acabei de devolver minha casa em Bedford, … Continue lendo “O grande rebaixamento”

I have been an exceptionally good boy this year. As you may be struggling with ideas for what … Continue lendo “Dear Santa…”

Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂

Decidi renunciar ao meu cargo de co-CEO da OLX. Meu sócio Alec permanecerá como CEO. Considerando o quanto … Continue lendo “Por que estou deixando a OLX”

Clearview’s Mt Kisco cinema has a tradition of having one of their staff thank us for being there … Continue lendo “Cloud Atlas is a beautiful ode to everlasting love!”

Fred Wilson just wrote an article, What Has Changed, in which he confirms the observation I made in … Continue lendo “Further evidence suggesting consumer Internet series A financings are more difficult to come by”

I attempt to share the lessons I learned operating and angel investing in emerging markets.

Given the pace at which Jose and I have been angel investing, it’s not surprising we have now … Continue lendo “And then there were a 100…”

Over the years I have seen New York blown to smithereens (Independence Day), invaded by Aliens (Avengers), frozen … Continue lendo “Blockbuster makers seem to know something we don’t :)”

This game is known in France as “bobomimine” which literally means “my hands are hurting”. I am told … Continue lendo “Knockerball rocks!”