In a recent conversation I was having with a NYC early-stage VC, the conversation turned to a topic I quite honestly hadn’t thought much about: “In the near future, do you think…
Thoughts
On Shoulders of Giants
In the last 15 years, we have seen tremendous disruption of certain industries, with everything from human resources (Linkedin) to movie rentals (Netflix) being affected. Not every startup can be a Linkedin…
Patent Pending
I was very excited to file a patent this week, as you might imagine. While I can’t yet give any real details of the filing, I can say it was for a…
Film Review: The Square
I was fortunate to attend a showing of The Square, a documentary focused on the political and social tensions in Egypt we have seen during this decade. This Oscar short-listed film purports to…
Happy New Year!
Here’s to a great 2014. Wishing you all the best!
My First Week With Google Glass
Yes, I am now a Glass Explorer. It has been an interesting experience, to say the least. In an effort to make what could be a very long post digestible, I am…
How Improv Made Me a Better Leader
It has been a while, but when I was a young student I did both comedic and dramatic improvisational acting. Not to say I no longer like improv; if Dick Costolo started a…
I Don’t Own a TV… For Now.
I don’t own a TV. I know; crazy, right? I’ll let that settle in for a moment… … … Ok, now that you’ve had time to stop hyperventilating and settle down, let…
Retail’s Future
I don’t normally shop around since I am the kind of person who usually does their product research before making a purchase, but I found myself at one of the malls in…
Which Corporate Life to Live
I have had a diverse set of work experiences in my professional life. I’ve done everything from individual consultant work, to startup work, to working in a small organization, to now working at…