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The 100 Books I Read in 2021

The 100 Books I Read in 2021

As I've said before, for more than a decade I've set reading goals each year. For many years that goal was 100, and I'd usually exceed it by a dozen or so. In 2012, I decided to up the goal to 150, and in 2013 I upped it further...

How to Get an Intro to a VC

How to Get an Intro to a VC

As a VC and an angel, one of my main jobs is making key introductions to other investors who might be a fit. I love doing this, and in general one of my personal strengths as an investor in helping you come up with a strategic fundraising plan, and then helping you...

I Believe that #BlackLivesMatter

I Believe that #BlackLivesMatter

I believe Black Lives Matter. I believe that #BlackLivesMatter. And I believe that as a white ally I have a responsibility to listen to those who know, take the time to educate myself, and support real change-makers. There are many such people. One is writer and...

Why Female Investors are Driving the Rise of Investor-Market Fit

Why Female Investors are Driving the Rise of Investor-Market Fit

Over the past few months, I have been head-down in research into the effects of the (slow) rise in female investors in the Venture Capital world. In dozens of interviews with startup founders and other investors, I have seen the effects of what it means to bring more...

The Unicorns of Silicon Aires, Argentina

As a Silicon Valley-born investor living in "Silicon Aires", it frustrates me to no end when people underestimate the incredible innovations in emerging markets like Latin America. It's clearly every investor's prerogative to decide where they want to invest, but it's...

The 100 Books I Read in 2019

The 100 Books I Read in 2019

As I've said before, for nearly a decade I've set reading goals each year. For many years that goal was 100, and I'd usually exceed it by a dozen or so. In 2012, I decided to up the goal to 150, and in 2013 I upped it further to 200 (and exceeded it!). In...

The Best Superhuman Shortcuts

I bit the bullet last month and started using SuperHuman. At $30/a month I think it's WELL WORTH the time savings of the thing I do the most in my work-life: EMAIL. The main reason? The Superhuman shortcuts. These are the key to making it so fast. Overall, it's an...

My New Book: Social Media Success for Every Brand

My New Book: Social Media Success for Every Brand

Big news! I've got a new book called Social Media Success for Every Brand, and it's now available from Harper Collins Leadership! When it comes to social media, do you ever feel like you're throwing spaghetti at a wall to see if it sticks? Too many brands both big and...