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

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

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

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

De vez em quando, somos confrontados com uma decisão que vai mudar a nossa vida. Chegamos a encruzilhadas … Continuar a ler “O poder da introspeção e da análise independente”

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

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

While in Argentina, I came across this inspiring poem. Carpe diem! Moments If I could live my life … Continuar a ler “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 … Continuar a ler “A Eulogy to Rong Yiren”

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

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

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

Investment bankers have often decried as adding little value and adding complexity to otherwise simple sale processes. I … Continuar a ler “In Praise of Investment Bankers”

Looking back, I realize how little I really knew about fund raising when I started Aucland. It seemed … Continuar a ler “Fund Raising 101”

After a few more meetings with entrepreneurs in Paris including Fotovista (500 million euros in revenues!), oodrive and … Continuar a ler “St. Moritz”