As a gamer and fan of marketplaces, I have followed with amazement the rise and fall of IGE. … Continue reading “The incredible rise and fall of IGE”

As both a movie buff and an avid gamer, I have both an Xbox 360 and a Netflix … Continue reading “Netflix and the Xbox 360: a match made in Heaven!”

Even though I have been to China many times in the past 14 years, my last trip to … Continue reading “Beijing and China: 14 years later”

Over the past few years, my angel investing strategy has been to be very selectively aggressive. I would … Continue reading “Change in angel investment strategy”

As an entrepreneur, I often find myself defending venture capitalists. For some reason, they have acquired a terrible … Continue reading “VCs are not sheep – why VCs invest less during downturns”

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

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

I was a huge fan of the original Command & Conquer and Red Alert games. When they came … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “And now for something completely different :)”

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

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

After all the dire warnings given by various VCs, here is a more positive list of recommendations sent … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “Psychology of an Entrepreneur”

“The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing”