As you might have read in my post on “The Power of Introspection and Detached Analysis” after I … Leggi tutto “Sometimes it pays to be lucky!”

In this Web 2.0 world free services have been all the rage – from social networking to photo … Leggi tutto “In Praise of Premium Services”

Ogni tanto ci troviamo a dover prendere una decisione che cambierà la nostra vita. Arriviamo a dei bivi … Leggi tutto “Il potere dell’introspezione e dell’analisi distaccata”

As a champion of entrepreneurship, I can only applaud the charitable Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, headed by Carl … Leggi tutto “Entrepreneurship: The Game”

Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess. Oscar Wilde The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives … Leggi tutto “Two more interesting quotes…”

While in Argentina, I came across this inspiring poem. Carpe diem! Moments If I could live my life … Leggi tutto “Moments (incorrectly) attributed to Jorge Luis BorgesMoments (incorrectly) attributed to Jorge Luis BorgesMoments (incorrectly) attributed to Jorge Luis Borges”

While I never knew him, I would much have liked to. Rong Yiren was a true entrepreneur. Rong’s … Leggi tutto “A Eulogy to Rong Yiren”

One cannot but be in awe at the amazing beauty and diversity of Patagonia. From the Perito Moreno … Leggi tutto “Patagonia”

My post praising the value of investment bankers led to a number of e-mails asking for the parameters … Leggi tutto “Investment Banking Fees”

My trip to Morocco was magnificent. There was palpable energy in the air and the attitude of many … Leggi tutto “Morocco”

Investment bankers have often decried as adding little value and adding complexity to otherwise simple sale processes. I … Leggi tutto “In Praise of Investment Bankers”

Looking back, I realize how little I really knew about fund raising when I started Aucland. It seemed … Leggi tutto “Fund Raising 101”

After a few more meetings with entrepreneurs in Paris including Fotovista (500 million euros in revenues!), oodrive and … Leggi tutto “St. Moritz”

I recently came across an amazing site – BrainyQuote.com – with quotes from thousands of people from all … Leggi tutto “Inspiring Quotes”

I have always been in awe of creativity in advertising. The first ad that profoundly moved me was … Leggi tutto “Advertising Creativity”