We today, on New Year’s Day, drove from Jay Peak for four hours straight, no stops. It was a stress-free drive, with clear and dry roads. There’s not much snow in New England right now, although I suspect we will get plenty in the coming weeks. Skiing during Christmas week is hit or miss, depending
A Snowy New Year’s Eve
We are skiing up in Vermont for a few days and are pretty far north, near Canada. Some shots above. As a VC, you almost never go offline. So, I check email a few times each day and had a call with one of our companies. But, there are many people who almost never
Figuring Out a Career
I had a call today with a college freshman, a friend’s son, who wanted to ask about what a VC does and how to figure out a career. I pointed him to some of my blog posts on career management and also told him what I wish I knew when I was his age. For
Happy Holidays (and, Help)
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! This Christmas morning, we are in a relaxed-but-busy mode. I’m cooking a fair amount today, including cinnamon rolls (from a can), cranberry-pumpkin bread for lunch, and a standing beef rib roast, sides and two desserts for dinner. We are doing Christmas gifts a bit different this year. Each family member is
Rob Kornblum on ‘Give Your Kids the Gift of Entrepreneurship’
I’m always on the look out for helpful advice on parenting. So, when Rob Kornblum told me he was writing about the topic, I was really excited. He is an Internet entrepreneur and a former venture capitalist. Rob has a blog called StartLaunchGrow and is about to publish a book, “It’s Never Too Late,” which is about
Our Night Out
Last night, my wife and I went to a fun holiday party. We go each year. It is one of my favorite social events. There were ice sculptures on each table, massive bars made of ice, beautiful candles, tons of great food, and a DJ. There was a cool snow machine, and upon leaving the