It has become widely accepted that our brains and bodies are plastic. We can largely shape them through our diet, life experiences and mental and physical exercises. From personal experience, … Continue reading “”

By Stephan Trano A few years ago, while working on one of my books, I asked my close friend Pierre Berge, the CEO of Yves Saint-Laurent, what was his definition … Continue reading “”

I have chosen to move from my current apartment and it’s interesting that the first question I get is “Why?” As though moving is only acceptable if you had a … Continue reading “”

I am not sure what it is about entrepreneurs that makes us risk taking thrill seekers, but every entrepreneur I know is an adrenaline junkie. We kite board, heli ski, … Continue reading “”

A few months ago, I had dinner at Le Colonial with Mark Gerson (the founder of Gerson Lehrman Group and Joe Sigelman (the founder of Office Tiger). As an aside, … Continue reading “”

By Stacie Rabinowitz So Fabrice has been writing a lot lately about the joys of friendship and how much he enjoys all of the wonderful people who fill his world. … Continue reading “”

In order to add a bit of diversity to the writing, I am opening up the blog to outside posts. Shoot me an email if you have anything you really … Continue reading “”

I just finished watching Season 4 of Lost and I have to admit I am impressed. The show has rekindled its magic and has by far the most interesting storyline … Continue reading “”

I first met Sonico at BarCamp in Buenos Aires last September. They were by far the most interesting company. Alec and I met Rodrigo, the CEO, and his team in … Continue reading “”

As you might have suspected given my prior post on the topic (The Teutonic Viagra), I have been lusting for the Audi R8. It had caught my eye before seeing … Continue reading “”

I remember vividly that when I was a kid the summers seemed endless. Time seemed to move so slowly that I lamented its slow progression: “Mom, I’m bored!” I long … Continue reading “”

I often get asked by college students whether they should start their own businesses right out of college or whether they should join an established company. The reality is that … Continue reading “”

When I explained how I raised my very first round of financing in a recent post, a number of you asked me to count the story of my first company. … Continue reading “”

Most of us put very little thought into buying gifts for our friends. For some reason people seem intent on buying me ties and cufflinks. People: I appreciate the gesture, … Continue reading “”

Greg Galant at Venture Voice just started a new series where he asks former show guests a question. You can find my answer to his first question below and on … Continue reading “”