Prometheus is visually impressive, but underwhelming
June 9, 2012 · < 1 min read
Watching the movie in IMAX 3D was glorious. Many of the settings and effects were amazing. Unfortunately, despite … Continue reading “Prometheus is visually impressive, but underwhelming”
Childhood’s End is a sci-fi masterpiece!
June 8, 2012 · < 1 min read
Arthur C. Clarke managed a tour de force with Childhood’s End. I could not believe the book was … Continue reading “Childhood’s End is a sci-fi masterpiece!”
Why we won’t invest in Pinterest clones
May 22, 2012 · 3 min read
In the past few months, we’ve been approached by almost 10 companies who want to be the Pinterest … Continue reading “Why we won’t invest in Pinterest clones”
Entrepreneur quote of the day: "I VIP!"
May 2, 2012 · < 1 min read
Me: Long time no speak. How are you? Him: I VIP! Me: ?????? Him: I Vest in Peace!
Great Article on Steve Jobs’ “Wilderness Years”
April 21, 2012 · < 1 min read
The May issue of Fast Company has a great article on Steve Jobs’ “wilderness years”. This 1985-1996 period … Continue reading “Great Article on Steve Jobs’ “Wilderness Years””
A Song of Ice and Fire is magnificently complex, thrilling and entertaining!
April 4, 2012 · 2 min read
I have been hearing of George R.R. Martin for many years, but never checked out his books because … Continue reading “A Song of Ice and Fire is magnificently complex, thrilling and entertaining!”
The Hunger Games Will Satisfy You
March 30, 2012 · 2 min read
By Anne Hamilton If you are anything like me, when you first heard of The Hunger Games two … Continue reading “The Hunger Games Will Satisfy You”
Is the Euro zone crisis by design?
March 15, 2012 · 5 min read
A few months ago, I started writing an analysis of our global economic situation that I wanted to … Continue reading “Is the Euro zone crisis by design?”
Very detailed interview about the emerging markets Internet craze
March 9, 2012 · < 1 min read
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by memeburn a few weeks ago. Topics included the following: which … Continue reading “Very detailed interview about the emerging markets Internet craze”
Fantastic Startup Launch Video
March 8, 2012 · < 1 min read
I have not seen the deck or met the entrepreneur. I have no idea what the gross margins … Continue reading “Fantastic Startup Launch Video”
OLX India TV ads: Take 2!
February 23, 2012 · < 1 min read
I reported previously how much I loved the original OLX India TV ads. We continued with the same … Continue reading “OLX India TV ads: Take 2!”
Valentine’s Day Cards for Economists
February 16, 2012 · < 1 min read
The economist in me could not help laughing at the graphs! Enjoy them at: http://fosslien.com/heart/
To accomplish the impossible it helps not knowing something is impossible!
February 4, 2012 · < 1 min read
I loved the examples given in the article: http://www.inc.com/harvey-mackay/how-to-accomplish-the-impossible.html
Great common sense advice from our elders
January 18, 2012 · < 1 min read
I really enjoyed this New York Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/health/elderly-experts-share-life-advice-in-cornell-project.html?_r=2&smid=fb-nytimes I loved this quote: “I chose to live each … Continue reading “Great common sense advice from our elders”
Sheldon Cooper was based on me 20 years ago!
January 13, 2012 · < 1 min read
I just watched all the episodes of The Big Bang Theory and the conclusion is ineluctable: I was … Continue reading “Sheldon Cooper was based on me 20 years ago!”
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