Conversations about technology, culture, and the future.
Investing & Startups
Venture capital, USV thesis, portfolio companies, and startup strategy
- Striking the Right BalanceOct 31, 2012
It’s hard to find the right balance when bringing technology into our lives. I do think lots of us suffer from some form of internet / social media addiction, and it’s getting easier and easier every day to bring all of that with us everywhere we go. This will only continue to accelerate (and I… Co...
- The Clothesline Paradox and the Hidden Economies of the WebSep 7, 2012
Yesterday, I wrote a guest post on the Google Public Policy blog on “the clothesline paradox and the hidden economies of the web“, fleshing out an idea that was raised at the USV Hacking Society event back in April. I’ll include the video, below, of the conversation that kicked off this thinking: T...
- Investing vs. getting in debtJun 24, 2012
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to invest lately. I’m not just talking about investing money, in savings or stocks or whatever; I mean investing in a broader sense, in yourself and in everything you do. I am without question an urgency addict — as a general rule, I procrastinate, let t...