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VC in three exited Unicorns. Angel investor. Harvard Business School Lecturer. Obsessed with fly fishing and a recovering ENTJ. Editor, BlogFlyFish.com.

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What Home Means

February 17, 2014February 22, 2014 Jo Tango

We were skiing Up North for a few days for the long holiday and just arrived back home this afternoon. It made me think about how we humans are herd animals. Let me explain. After unloading the car and stowing some gear, everyone went off to do their own thing. My wife and one child

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Hacking Your Brain

February 13, 2014March 6, 2025 Jo Tango

You can teach old dogs new tricks. You can “train your brain” to change your behaviors and re-shape your mind. As I’ve blogged before, IMO, an entrepreneur’s biggest challenge is mental. Often, your biggest obstacle is yourself. The good news is that neuroscience is now showing that the brain is quite plastic, that no matter

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[Foodie Post]: backbar’s Ramen

February 11, 2014February 22, 2014 Jo Tango

Unctuous broth, home-made noodles, and lots of savory little bits of goodness. I had a meeting in Somerville today and headed afterwards to the much-ballyhooed backbar (no caps is how they spell it). I went quickly, for I hear that they often sell out of a particular dish, for which I am on the hunt.

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What Is Your Version 2.0 of Yourself?

February 11, 2014February 28, 2022 Jo Tango

I’m a huge fan of TED Talks. Here’s a very raw and deep talk by actress Thandie Newton (below, or click here). She talks about her growth as a person and search for fulfillment. In spite of a brilliant career as a dancer and actress, and a degree from Cambridge University, she suffered from an

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Pain = Suffering x Resistance

February 8, 2014January 10, 2017 Jo Tango

In my venture capital job, I meet many people. Over time, some relationships develop and evolve to the point where it really isn’t just about business. For example, this past week, an exec. texted me from the office, at wits end with her job and dysfunctional company culture. I periodically sync up with one of

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Friday Nights

February 7, 2014April 24, 2014 Jo Tango

What a week! Ericsson announced this week that they are buying one of our companies (about which I will blog at a later date), and so, there has been a flurry of messages from well-wishers and our awesome investors. I don’t know about you, but Friday night often creeps up on me, suddenly. After many,

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Man's Search for Meaning
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