What The Economist Got Wrong About the Decline of Silicon Valley

What The Economist Got Wrong About the Decline of Silicon Valley

NOTE:  This post originally appeared on Forbes.com I never thought I would start a blog post with such an audacious claim about the journalistic acumen of The Economist. However, having just finished reading The Economist’s September 1st cover story on Silicon Valley...
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Recurring Revenue (Part 1)

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Recurring Revenue (Part 1)

In this series, I unveil my secret formula for being discerning when it comes to recurring revenue businesses as an investment opportunity – and how to avoid acting like a two-year-old in the process. It comes as no surprise that children act with impulsivity,...
A New Startup Called Fomo…Should I Invest In It?

A New Startup Called Fomo…Should I Invest In It?

Bubbles, unicorns and now FOMO. How to sort it all out – and WIN – by considering risk, reward and Warren Buffet. (Originally posted on Linkedin,  from March, 2015) Silicon Valley is red hot right now. I have lived in “The Valley” for nearly 20 years, and I can’t...
Take This Job And Shove It…Or Love   It…Or Freelance it..

Take This Job And Shove It…Or Love It…Or Freelance it..

How will leadership change as it relates to the “Freelance-Force”? (Originally posted on Linkedin on February 3, 2015) When you hear the term “freelancer” do you think only of a journalist, a photographer or your neighbor’s unemployed (but “highly...
Granny Posted A Selfie On Tinder??

Granny Posted A Selfie On Tinder??

How the holidays – and a new formula – helped me understand the way different generations view technology. (originally posted on Linkedin on January 9, 2015) This past holiday season was a truly restful and relaxing one for me – especially since it...