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
Leo Koenig on ‘Thriving as a CEO’
Through TechStars Boston, I’ve met up a few times with entrepreneur Leo Koenig of KinematIQ. Each time, I’ve been struck by how thoughtful he is about business in general, and, moreover, how he handles the ups and down of being a founder. I increasingly receive questions from founders, asking me about how to deal with
The Venture Capital Funnel
Our VC firm’s tagline is “Venture Builders.” As Eric often says, our Mission is about helping entrepreneurs create real businesses, not just products. The are many ways through which to make money in venture capital. One is “venture banking” where you initiate a new investment starting in later-stage rounds, once a company already has scaling
The Key in a Marriage
I am privileged in my job to have authentic discussions with many people. Recently, an entrepreneur mentioned how difficult his marriage has been. He thought a separation would be best. He has been married over 20 years and is finding it difficult to persevere. He and his wife are in a state of “gridlock” (about which
My Health Care: A New World
I am all for universal coverage. I think health care is a public good and a human right. It’s not a private good, like buying a car. In my opinion, we should stop pretending that health care delivery is a business. It really is a state-sponsored service. But, will we manage the bumps as we
Sunday Bacon & Bagels
It’s Sunday morning, and I’m cooking bacon for the children. It’s a snap. You line a big tray with parchment paper, and put the bacon on it. You pop it in the oven, turn the temp to 400 degrees, and walk away. 25 minutes later, you have bacon ready. It’s a cinch to clean up