The first two times I raised VC money, until success simplified things, it occurred to me how the process really mimics real world dating. Observing many other entrepreneurs similarly struggling … Continue reading “”

I spent most of 2012 barreling down the path I set in motion in early 2011 (Looking back at 2011, looking forward to 2012), before ultimately deciding to completely unravel … Continue reading “”

저는 삶을 근본적으로 단순화하고 생활비를 10으로 나누기로 결심했습니다! 저는 얼마 전 베드포드에 있는 집과 뉴욕에 있는 아파트를 반납하고 맥라렌을 팔았습니다. 저는 비금전적 재산의 75%를 자선단체에 기부하고 나머지는 대부분 친구와 가족에게 … 더 보기 “아주 큰 다운그레이드”

I have been an exceptionally good boy this year. As you may be struggling with ideas for what to get me tonight, I have come up with a short list … Continue reading “”

This game is known in France as “bobomimine” which literally means “my hands are hurting”. I am told it was popular in Flanders before World War I and that it … Continue reading “”

지난 몇 년 동안 제 안의 경제학자는 선진국의 단기 및 중기 경제 운명에 대해 심히 비관적이었는데, 이는 근본적으로 낙관적인 저의 성격과 크게 상충되는 견해입니다( 인지 부조화 젠장, 나는 비관적 낙관주의자입니다 … 더 보기 “경제: 낙관적 사고 실험”

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by CNBC. The interview consisted of some pretty open-ended questions about innovation and entrepreneurship, their role in society and the global economy, and … Continue reading “”

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by memeburn a few weeks ago. Topics included the following: which emerging markets are most attractive, why tech clusters are no longer required … Continue reading “”

I love Bagheera!

I just watched all the episodes of The Big Bang Theory and the conclusion is ineluctable: I was the original Sheldon Cooper! The people who know me today find it … Continue reading “”

After the fundamental structural changes in my life in 2010, 2011 was more the logical continuation and buildup on the changes from last year. I moved into my new amazing … Continue reading “”

The video of my fun interview with David Lerner for Venture Studio and Mashable is live. We cover a wide variety of topics: OLX, advice to CEOs of consumer facing … Continue reading “”

I had the great pleasure of being invited to give a keynote at LeWeb 2011 on angel investing in Brazil, Russia and around the world! I really enjoyed the fireside … Continue reading “”

For the French speakers among you: http://www.itespresso.fr/fievre-de-start-up-fabrice-grinda-toujours-essayer-jusqua-trouver-ce-qui-marche-le-mieux-44612.html

For the past few weeks I was pondering what could explain the viscerally emotional response I felt when I heard Steve Jobs died. I felt a profound feeling of loss … Continue reading “”