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
Author: Jo Tango
Pain = Suffering x Resistance
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
Friday Nights
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,
‘Express, Don’t Impress’
There’s a saying in sales: “Sell them what they want to buy”. In other words, hang back and see what the other party is looking for, then sell that. It’s not how I want to live. Instead, as I’ve blogged before, I want to live a life of authenticity vs. being a chameleon. I’m writing
Anne C. Mitchell: The Magic of Kindness
I’ve learned a great deal from my friend and Exec. Coach, Anne C. Mitchell. She has a unique POV. Harvard College. Former VC. A past investment is XOOM, trading at a billion dollars. Her fellow board members include people from Square, Open Table, Sequoia and NEA. Also, a mother, spouse and Coach. So, I’m totally
A Visit from My Mother
Sometimes, for a moment, a few minutes, or a sequence in time, the magical happens. Things come together, and it is hard to explain later what has happened unless you too were there. That occurred to me yesterday. I lay in bed, the last one in the family to get a mean virus, too tired