Despite its unrealistic poker scenes, I loved Casino Royale. I loved its dark, gritty tone. I loved the … Продовжити читання “Quantum of Solace is underwhelming”

On Tuesday, I had the privilege to attend an interview with Tom Stoppard at BAM by David Remnick, … Продовжити читання “Tom Stoppard on Chekhov”

I was a huge fan of the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert games. When they came … Продовжити читання “Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is disappointing”

It has been said ridicule no longer kills. To test that assertion and stay in the spirit of … Продовжити читання “And now for something completely different :)”

I went to a FOUNDERSclub & Silicon Alley Insider event last night was pleasantly surprised to learn they … Продовжити читання “It’s good to be 21 :)”

I blogged a few times that, your level of natural talent notwithstanding, excellence is achieved through deliberate practice … Продовжити читання “Talent is overrated!”

After all the dire warnings given by various VCs, here is a more positive list of recommendations sent … Продовжити читання “Ten tips to ride the economic slowdown”

Kevin O’Connor came across a few interesting studies on what makes entrepreneurs tick: 1. Need to control and … Продовжити читання “Psychology of an Entrepreneur”

“The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, … Продовжити читання “John Stuart Mill (1806 – 1873), On Liberty”

Perez-Reverte came highly recommended as an author of well written intelligent thrillers. I also loved the movie The … Продовжити читання “Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing”

I have had a 17” MacBook Pro for nearly 2 years and it’s starting to show its age. … Продовжити читання “New MacBook Pro disappointment”

Last March I explained why startups should raise as much money as possible to prepare for the upcoming … Продовжити читання “What the financial crisis means to entrepreneurs”

As a society and as individuals we are loth to take responsibility for our actions. We much prefer … Продовжити читання “Whodunit?”

During the past few years, I often felt I was the sole economic pessimist. I urged my friends … Продовжити читання “The Economy: The case for (relative) optimism”

Paul Graham has a fantastic article on the perils of raising money and advice on how to best … Продовжити читання “A Fundraising Survival Guide”