It’s an Honor Just to be Nominated (Yeah, Right)I wonder how people who get within striking distance of the summit of Mount Everest, only to be turned back by harsh weather, feel…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
The 102 Books I Read This YearTo be clear: I publish this list every year not to #HumbleBrag or show off. In fact, I am kinda-sorta embarrassed that this list exposes…Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020
What “Jumpspeed Ventures is Open for Business” MeansJumpspeed Ventures is an early-stage (pre-seed/seed) VC fund that invests exclusively in tech startups originating from the dynamic and…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
The 70 Books I Read This Year“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers” — Harry S. TrumanDec 30, 20192Dec 30, 20192
There’s no “We” in VCI think some venture investors might overstep our bounds when discussing our personal involvement with our firms’ portfolio companies. If…Dec 3, 2019Dec 3, 2019
The Founder’s Brain: Red Bull and VodkaMany founders — particularly first-time founders — struggle with the mental chaos of startup leadership. Sometimes it seems like your…Nov 26, 2019Nov 26, 2019
Where Entrepreneurship Programs BelongA few weeks ago a gentleman from a prestigious UK university met with me and others in our community to gather information and input on his…Apr 16, 2018Apr 16, 2018
Wisdom by ProxyWhichever side of the venture capital table you are on — founder, or investor — I believe that one of the most elusive, yet most important…Feb 28, 20181Feb 28, 20181
Accountability in VCBilal Zuberi writes in his thoughtful post on “Learning as a VC”:Dec 14, 20171Dec 14, 20171