… to yourself. When was the last time you paused from your daily routine to do a little self-reflection? There has been a plethora of research done on the chemistry of creativity,…
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Why I Returned My Google Glass
First of all, yes, you can return Google Glass. Why did I? Well, rather than start from the beginning, I think I will start from the end. I had coffee with my…
Ignite Stamford V.2
2013 was a great year for Ignite Stamford. We had some fantastic speaking events, action nights, and great engagement of the community. Bike Stamford, a bike-friendly initiative, is a great example of…
My Birthday Wish
Today is my birthday. Fortunately for you, I am going to tell you exactly what I would like (being greedy, I am asking for three things): Request #1: Think about a social…
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!
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…
In Pursuit of Progress
As you may or may not know, I was recently elected to serve on my city’s legislative board. It was truly humbling to receive the support of my neighbors. At our first…
Charging for Community Development
This evening I had a meeting with my colleagues from Ignite Stamford, an organization we are slowly formalizing, evolving, and relaunching as a unique brand (coming soon). The question came up as…