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

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

Every once in a while we are faced with making a decision that will change our life. We … Continue reading “The Power of Introspection and Detached Analysis”

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

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

While in Argentina, I came across this inspiring poem. Carpe diem! Moments If I could live my life … Continue reading “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 … Continue reading “A Eulogy to Rong Yiren”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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