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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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River Mode and Graduation

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 Jo Tango

When my friend Jamie and I did our recent fishing trip on a long weekend, we talked about River Mode. The night before our trip, my mind eased into River Mode, a relaxed-and-anticipatory frame of mind. Work, chores, and family obligations faded, and I began to obsess about river flows, water temp, and fly selection.

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Spring Thaw and Section B

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 Jo Tango

Here in New England, spring has finally sprung. The weather has turned warmer, and the trees are starting to pop. I love spring: the earth renews itself, and everything starts to come back to life. For me, that means fly fishing (outings this past weekend here and here). Spring also brings with it the end

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Montana 2023

July 17, 2023April 29, 2024 Jo Tango

“You’re about to burn out and should do some self-care.” That’s what my life coach, Fr. Bill Brown, told me last December. It was all self-inflicted but having two jobs was taking a toll. I have not taken extended time off since 1995, and so, I decided to take a one-month sabbatical in Montana to

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Still and Chill

July 18, 2021July 22, 2021 Jo Tango

It’s been a busy summer, and most of it has been self-inflicted. I’m writing six cases for my HBS class when I probably should have attempted one or two. But I’ve learned this about myself: I am happiest when I’m very busy. I think the curveball was a family funeral that was surprisingly uplifting. But

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Dawn Patrol, June 2021

June 27, 2021June 28, 2021 Jo Tango

I’m going through a bit of a refresh: I’m replacing my four-year old iPhone, swapping out our 12-year-old family computer, and throwing out some old t-shirts. I supposed it’s normal after a pandemic and the desire to start anew. Yesterday, I did a refresh of a different kind: I fly-fished my favorite river starting at

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Maine 2021

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 Jo Tango

It’s hard to explain how big, wild, and treacherous Maine fly-fishing can be. With slick boulders, fast water, and no cell coverage, it’s an area that demands physical and mental stamina. Some of my fellow writers at a fly-fishing blog and I rented a house on a river to take a shot at some large-and-wild

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