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• Uber Partners With PayPal

  PayPal has been talking about improving its mobile developer tools for months, but today, we finally get a chance to see it all in action in Uber’s latest mobil... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 BUSINESS

• How To Attend A Funeral

  You do not sit in the front row. That is for family. You find an inconspicuous place towards the back. And you hope you aren’t noticed. You hope the family... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 BUSINESS

• Rethinking The GSD Mentality

  One of the most overused terms is 'get shit done' (GSD). This term is so well known it's turned into a motto at many a startups. However, at what point is GSD... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 BUSINESS

• Getting Out Of Your Own Crazy Mind

  Being anxious is the human condition. There is no living state that it doesn’t exist. And the things we do to push away that anxiety actually make it worse.... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 BUSINESS

• It's Never Too Late

  When I was twelve years old I had one purpose in life. I wanted to be a Colonel. And not just any colonel. I wanted to be an Honorary Colonel in the Kentucky... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 BUSINESS

• Managing Expectations

  Below are some important thoughts on managing investment expectations. When mapping out your financial goals and incorporating investment returns be sure to... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 BUSINESS

• Sometimes Enough Money Is Enough

  And so, on the one-year anniversary of this column, I caught up with Mr. Bogle to discuss the difference between investing and speculating and, in the spirit... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 BUSINESS

• Trouble With Venture Investing

  Moritz waxed philosophical by comparing venture capital investing to bird spotting. “I rarely think about big themes. The business is like bird spotting. I don’... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 BUSINESS

• Quit Your Job For Consulting

  Going from a steady salary from my job to an inconsistent income was a bit challenging at first. TravelLast year I said I wanted to travel more, so I really mad... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 BUSINESS

• Are You An Artist Or A Scientist?

  I believe that everyone falls into two broad categories, scientists or artists. The beautiful thing about art is that it is unique and original.Although... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 BUSINESS

• Anatomy Of A Bubble

  

  Right now, we don’t understand why people get caught up in self-reinforcing expectations of rising prices. The first time you’re in this experiment, you may hav... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 BUSINESS

• Why Everyone Should Get Knocked Out

  

  Getting knocked out includes losing your job, your startup going bust, bad investment choices and a host of other possibilities. So you got knocked out, now... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 BUSINESS

• Andrew Mason Fired At Groupon (GRPN), His Exit Letter

  

  (This is for Groupon employees, but I'm posting it publicly since it will leak anyway)People of Groupon,After four and a half intense and wonderful years as... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 BUSINESS

• How to Size a Market?

  

  I like an entrepreneur who tries to define the market as tightly as possible. This is mainly driven by a loosely defined industry. “I’m addressing the $300... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 BUSINESS

• Boards At Startups

  

  What to look for in a board member? Engaging but operational distant. Being too operational requires too much engagement, usually on a specific issue that has... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 BUSINESS

• Angels: Questions for Entrepreneurs (part IV)

  It's time for the final leg in this four part series. After putting together some thoughts on questions entrepreneurs should have for angels (see that post... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2013 BUSINESS

• Angels: Questions for Entrepreneurs, Part III

  After putting together some thoughts on questions entrepreneurs should have for angels, I got a number of questions and comments from angels about some counter... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 BUSINESS

• What to Focus on as a CEO

  Great insight by CollegeHumor CEO Paul GreenbergWhere should CEOs focus their time?Strategy: Make sure that I create a coherent strategy for the business (in... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 BUSINESS

• Angels: Questions for Entrepreneurs (part II)

  After putting together some thoughts on questions entrepreneurs should have for angels, I got a number of questions and comments from angels about some counter... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 BUSINESS

• Angels: Questions for Entrepreneurs (part I)

  After putting together some thoughts on questions entrepreneurs should have for angels, I got a number of questions and comments from angels about some counter... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 BUSINESS