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!”

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”

Somehow someone at the Four Seasons read my negative review and called to apologize. They reimbursed the room … Continue reading “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. … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “The bright future of online advertising”

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”

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”

Auren Hoffman wrote an interesting article a few weeks ago on how recessions can promote innovation. I can … Continue reading “Recessions promote breakthrough innovations”

If like me, the concept of our mortality bothers you, be sure to check out Stayin’ Alive, an … Continue reading “Stayin’ Alive”

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”

This is not quite the review I expected to write 12 hours into the trip. The trip could … Continue reading “Whistler is great”

Reading about astrophysics almost always makes me feel insignificant and oh so mortal. The article below proved no … Continue reading “The type of article that stirs my feelings of mortality”

This British bank heist movie is great. It felt like a well done classic. In many ways it … Continue reading “The Bank Job is lots of fun!”

I adore skiing. I was introduced to it essentially when I learned to walk and have enjoyed it … Continue reading “Snowbird & Alta currently rank as my favorite ski resorts!”

I had the pleasure of being invited to watch Sampras and Federer last night. The setting was amazing. … Continue reading “I loved the Federer – Sampras exhibition match at the Madison Square Garden”