How did you raise your very first round of financing?
April 16, 2008 · 5 min read
Greg Galant at Venture Voice just started a new series where he asks former show guests a question. … Continue reading “How did you raise your very first round of financing?”
OLX just raised $13.5 million
April 11, 2008 · < 1 min read
OLX just raised another $13.5 million from General Catalyst, Bessemer Venture Partners, Founders Fund and DN Capital. This … Continue reading “OLX just raised $13.5 million”
Amtrak sucks!
April 11, 2008 · < 1 min read
In most countries trains are much more reliable than planes – they are not affected by the weather … Continue reading “Amtrak sucks!”
Physics of the Impossible is enlightening and entertaining
April 7, 2008 · < 1 min read
Michio Kaku’s exploration of the science behind science fiction is a fascinating way of getting a snapshot of … Continue reading “Physics of the Impossible is enlightening and entertaining”
Healthy Living
April 6, 2008 · < 1 min read
I have a confession to make: I love Diet Coke. I find it tastes great and is extremely … Continue reading “Healthy Living”
Definitely Maybe is sweet, fun and intelligent!
March 29, 2008 · < 1 min read
Definitely Maybe is this rare exception: the smart romantic comedy. The premise is slightly contrived but allows for … Continue reading “Definitely Maybe is sweet, fun and intelligent!”
Men are from Video Games, Women are from Social Networks
March 28, 2008 · < 1 min read
Auren just wrote an interesting article analyzing the behavior pattern of men and women on social networks. Even … Continue reading “Men are from Video Games, Women are from Social Networks”
Four Seasons Follow-Up
March 28, 2008 · < 1 min read
Somehow someone at the Four Seasons read my negative review and called to apologize. They reimbursed the room … Continue reading “Four Seasons Follow-Up”
Jira is a fantastic technical project management tool
March 27, 2008 · < 1 min read
Nine months ago we moved all of OLX to Jira (http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/). We are extremely satisfied with the product. … Continue reading “Jira is a fantastic technical project management tool”
The bright future of online advertising
March 26, 2008 · 2 min read
Despite my previous post on the gloomy outlook for startups for the next 12 months, I am more … Continue reading “The bright future of online advertising”
Why the startup market is like the real estate market
March 25, 2008 · 2 min read
Homeowners hate to sell their houses for less than they paid for them. When prices fall, instead of … Continue reading “Why the startup market is like the real estate market”
The Art of Designing Markets
March 24, 2008 · < 1 min read
As an economist by formation and at heart if not by trade, I have always been fascinated by … Continue reading “The Art of Designing Markets”
Recessions promote breakthrough innovations
March 24, 2008 · < 1 min read
Auren Hoffman wrote an interesting article a few weeks ago on how recessions can promote innovation. I can … Continue reading “Recessions promote breakthrough innovations”
Stayin’ Alive
March 24, 2008 · < 1 min read
If like me, the concept of our mortality bothers you, be sure to check out Stayin’ Alive, an … Continue reading “Stayin’ Alive”
The Club Dumas and Special Assignments were disappointing
March 23, 2008 · 2 min read
After a long non-fiction binge, I decided to read a few fun thrillers while on my two ski … Continue reading “The Club Dumas and Special Assignments were disappointing”
Whistler is great
March 23, 2008 · 2 min read
This is not quite the review I expected to write 12 hours into the trip. The trip could … Continue reading “Whistler is great”
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