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

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Speaking at Brown

April 23, 2015August 18, 2015 Jo Tango

I am at Brown University this morning, speaking at a class on entrepreneurship, which Danny Warshay teaches. I’m grateful for the opportunity.  I’ve arrived early and am parked at a coffee shop at a bookstore. Why not blog? I’ve never been to the campus. An ex-girlfriend went here (we met in high school, things didn’t

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Applying to College

November 25, 2014August 18, 2015 Jo Tango

I applied to colleges sight unseen. My guidance counselor, a really nice person, was one of the freshman football coaches. My high school had negligible experience with selective east coast colleges. So, it is really weird to observe college admissions today. Two of my children are in high school and at schools that prescribe a great

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A Long Way from Brooklyn

October 12, 2014May 19, 2018 Jo Tango

I was at the grocery store this Sunday morning when it opened. I’ve done this on many Sundays over the years. The store is quiet, and many of the workers are still stocking the shelves. I’ve become friendly with a few of them, since there’s time to chat amidst the quiet activity. One of them

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Whim ‘n Rhythm and Graduating from College

April 22, 2014August 18, 2015 Jo Tango

I was editing my YouTube account tonight and I stumbled upon the cool video above (or click here). It’s Whim ‘n Rhythm singing “Landslide,” an old Stevie Nicks song. Incredibly soulful. I never played an instrument and I don’t sing very well. So, I’m often impressed by people who do have ability. I thought this

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College Admissions

April 11, 2014August 18, 2015 Jo Tango

Eric’s oldest child has been accepted to many awesome colleges. It’s a happy time for them. Also, some of my children are in high school, and so, the reality of college admissions is increasingly getting closer. Those children are currently deciding what courses to take next year. One has been asking me for advice and

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Yale’s Whim ‘n Rhythm

November 23, 2013August 18, 2015 Jo Tango

I just returned from one of my favorite events of the year, which is an alumni assembly at Yale. I feel insanely grateful for having had the opportunity to go there. Every year, various representatives gather in New Haven to meet up and talk about various topics, such as volunteer opportunities, admissions updates, and this

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