We went out of town after Christmas to ski at Jay Peak, VT. It was fun to be away for a few days and to hang out with the family. We went at a good time, as about five feet of snow fell on the mountain during the past week. Frankly, I needed the break
A Homeless Shelter on Christmas Eve
Well, our house is buzzing here on Christmas Eve. I’m cooking a third (and, thankfully, our last) Christmas dinner. The kids are playing the piano right now and singing Christmas carols, intentionally out of key. It’s quite funny. We also headed over to visit a special homeless shelter. I’ve written about it before (see “Single and
The Holiday Spirit and My Three Christmas Dinners
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