The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is moving, but ultimately disappointing
janeiro 21, 2009 · < 1 min read
I hate the fact that we are mortals. I also abhor the fact that we age and gradually … Continue lendo “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is moving, but ultimately disappointing”
Looking back at 2008, looking forward to 2009
janeiro 8, 2009 · 2 min read
As I had expected, 2008 was a year of consolidation. OLX continued to grow slowly but surely – … Continue lendo “Looking back at 2008, looking forward to 2009”
Margarita (Venezuela) was disappointing
janeiro 6, 2009 · 2 min read
I was lured to Margarita and specifically the kite spot El Yaque by the kite boarding travel specialist … Continue lendo “Margarita (Venezuela) was disappointing”
Outliers is fantastic!
janeiro 1, 2009 · < 1 min read
I truly loved Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book on exceptional people. He argues that the largest reason those people … Continue lendo “Outliers is fantastic!”
Happiness is not contagious after all :)
dezembro 12, 2008 · < 1 min read
An article on the Freakonomics blog repudiates the notion that happiness is contagious. While an increase in your … Continue lendo “Happiness is not contagious after all :)”
How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology
dezembro 7, 2008 · < 1 min read
Andy Kessler‘s book is a fascinating and witty retelling of the story of technology of capital markets. It … Continue lendo “How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology”
Happiness is contagious!
dezembro 5, 2008 · < 1 min read
A new study suggests that your happiness is heavily influenced by the happiness of the people around you. … Continue lendo “Happiness is contagious!”
The incredible rise and fall of IGE
dezembro 2, 2008 · < 1 min read
As a gamer and fan of marketplaces, I have followed with amazement the rise and fall of IGE. … Continue lendo “The incredible rise and fall of IGE”
Netflix and the Xbox 360: a match made in Heaven!
dezembro 1, 2008 · < 1 min read
As both a movie buff and an avid gamer, I have both an Xbox 360 and a Netflix … Continue lendo “Netflix and the Xbox 360: a match made in Heaven!”
Beijing and China: 14 years later
novembro 25, 2008 · 4 min read
Even though I have been to China many times in the past 14 years, my last trip to … Continue lendo “Beijing and China: 14 years later”
Change in angel investment strategy
novembro 24, 2008 · 2 min read
Over the past few years, my angel investing strategy has been to be very selectively aggressive. I would … Continue lendo “Change in angel investment strategy”
VCs are not sheep – why VCs invest less during downturns
novembro 19, 2008 · 3 min read
As an entrepreneur, I often find myself defending venture capitalists. For some reason, they have acquired a terrible … Continue lendo “VCs are not sheep – why VCs invest less during downturns”
Quantum of Solace is underwhelming
novembro 17, 2008 · < 1 min read
Despite its unrealistic poker scenes, I loved Casino Royale. I loved its dark, gritty tone. I loved the … Continue lendo “Quantum of Solace is underwhelming”
Tom Stoppard on Chekhov
novembro 15, 2008 · < 1 min read
On Tuesday, I had the privilege to attend an interview with Tom Stoppard at BAM by David Remnick, … Continue lendo “Tom Stoppard on Chekhov”
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is disappointing
novembro 5, 2008 · < 1 min read
I was a huge fan of the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert games. When they came … Continue lendo “Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is disappointing”
And now for something completely different :)
novembro 3, 2008 · < 1 min read
It has been said ridicule no longer kills. To test that assertion and stay in the spirit of … Continue lendo “And now for something completely different :)”
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