The Man in the Arena “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out … Continuar a ler “Be a doer!”

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them … Continuar a ler “Make them dream!”

The Future is Ours!

The first two times I raised VC money, until success simplified things, it occurred to me how the … Continuar a ler “Raising money from VCs is just like dating!”

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever … Continuar a ler “Invictus by William Ernest Henley”

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, … Continuar a ler “The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost”

“In War: Resolution. In Defeat: Defiance. In Victory: Magnanimity. In Peace: Goodwill.” -Winston Churchill

I spent most of 2012 barreling down the path I set in motion in early 2011 (Looking back … Continuar a ler “2012: A Transition to New Beginnings!”

Decidi simplificar radicalmente a minha vida e dividir as minhas despesas por 10! Acabei de devolver a minha … Continuar a ler “A grande desvalorização”

I have been an exceptionally good boy this year. As you may be struggling with ideas for what … Continuar a ler “Dear Santa…”

Their portfolio is not too bad either 🙂

Decidi abandonar o meu cargo de Co-CEO do OLX. O meu sócio Alec mantém-se como diretor executivo. Tendo … Continuar a ler “Porque é que vou deixar o OLX”

Clearview’s Mt Kisco cinema has a tradition of having one of their staff thank us for being there … Continuar a ler “Cloud Atlas is a beautiful ode to everlasting love!”

Fred Wilson just wrote an article, What Has Changed, in which he confirms the observation I made in … Continuar a ler “Further evidence suggesting consumer Internet series A financings are more difficult to come by”

I attempt to share the lessons I learned operating and angel investing in emerging markets.