I don’t know about you, but I’m not yet in the holiday spirit. Honestly, I feel sad. Maybe it’s due to the funeral I attended yesterday, a very moving outpouring of deep grief. Maybe it’s because of Newtown, CT. Or, that I’m in charge of cooking three different Christmas dinners (which I will enjoy, but
From Venture Capital to Reality TV
“You’ll never regret your decision to leave and start your own company,” she said. “I know,” I said. “It’s something I feel I need to try and do. Risky, though.” “You can always get a job. Why not try?” I was making the rounds at the previous VC firm where I worked, telling people why
The Connecticut Shootings
It’s hard to read about the victims in Connecticut without shedding tears. It’s hard to process how a gunman can shoot his mother, young children and teachers. It’s hopeful to see social media serve as a platform through which people are lobbying Congress for gun control and showing deeply-felt empathy for the families. But, I hope
Where Are the Women Entrepreneurs?
I last night spoke at an event, which NAAAP Boston sponsored. It was a fun and lively crowd. There was a lot of back and forth and a lot of honest discussion. One person asked for my perspective on the dearth of women entrepreneurs. It is something I’ve often observed at meetings and Meetups, whereby
The Road to Happiness
I was living the “good life” in NYC. I worked at an investment bank. I lived in the high-priced area of midtown, and I could see the Empire State Building from my bedroom window. I flew first-class when on my business trips. I had one of the highest salaries you could get coming out of
VC in NYC: Not So Rosy?
I caught up today with a friend who has been a VC for a long time in NYC. He has been in the business since the 1990s and is now doing angel investing. He has a great track record. Now, I don’t know NYC. We look at things based there and are open to investing