OLX just raised another $13.5 million from General Catalyst, Bessemer Venture Partners, Founders Fund and DN Capital. This … Читать далее «OLX just raised $13.5 million»

In most countries trains are much more reliable than planes – they are not affected by the weather … Читать далее «Amtrak sucks!»

Michio Kaku’s exploration of the science behind science fiction is a fascinating way of getting a snapshot of … Читать далее «Physics of the Impossible is enlightening and entertaining»

I have a confession to make: I love Diet Coke. I find it tastes great and is extremely … Читать далее «Healthy Living»

Definitely Maybe is this rare exception: the smart romantic comedy. The premise is slightly contrived but allows for … Читать далее «Definitely Maybe is sweet, fun and intelligent!»

Auren just wrote an interesting article analyzing the behavior pattern of men and women on social networks. Even … Читать далее «Men are from Video Games, Women are from Social Networks»

Somehow someone at the Four Seasons read my negative review and called to apologize. They reimbursed the room … Читать далее «Four Seasons Follow-Up»

Nine months ago we moved all of OLX to Jira (http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/). We are extremely satisfied with the product. … Читать далее «Jira is a fantastic technical project management tool»

Despite my previous post on the gloomy outlook for startups for the next 12 months, I am more … Читать далее «The bright future of online advertising»

Homeowners hate to sell their houses for less than they paid for them. When prices fall, instead of … Читать далее «Why the startup market is like the real estate market»

As an economist by formation and at heart if not by trade, I have always been fascinated by … Читать далее «The Art of Designing Markets»

Auren Hoffman wrote an interesting article a few weeks ago on how recessions can promote innovation. I can … Читать далее «Recessions promote breakthrough innovations»

If like me, the concept of our mortality bothers you, be sure to check out Stayin’ Alive, an … Читать далее «Stayin’ Alive»

After a long non-fiction binge, I decided to read a few fun thrillers while on my two ski … Читать далее «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 … Читать далее «Whistler is great»