January 2008
8 posts
Twitter Me This Twitter Me That, Who's Afraid of... →
Oh hell. What to do with Twitter? I have been a fairly avid user of twitter over the last year. Its been good to me at times, but sometimes it gets really annoying. The problem is noise and usability. Its so damn easy to use that people are twittering all the time. “Taking a dump” “Walking the dog” “Fire at BricaBox HQ” For all the noise there are a couple of...
The Sky Is Falling: Watch Out! →
Here’s one ibanker going crazy and I don’t blame him for a second. It looks like the failing economy is upon us. A recession is here and the two questions on everyone’s minds are for how long and how deep. Its really anyone’s guess, but here are a few of my thoughts and indicators of note: 1. Yahoo is contemplating to layoff a buttload of people as we speak. 2. Bush and...
New Racing Season →
The first few races of 2008 have been announced on fixed.gr/nyc . Or at least they are in the process of getting organized. I await the start of the racing season. It never really ends, not unless you stop riding, but why would you do that? First race of NYC in 2008 will be held January 26 entitled “Capital Crimes” location and starting time TBD. Second race: Valentine’s Day,...
No Shave Rule: Broken →
Bet you thought I wouldn’t do it. Well after a few emails and a call from my mom I shaved that sucker. What to do? What to do? No shower for a month?And thats how the story goes…
No Shave Rule →
Lately friends and colleagues of mine have been pondering: “Why don’t you shave more often?” The answer is simple. I do not think its necessary. One of the best parts about being blond is that its hard to grow a decent beard. Now this variates from person to person, but in my case I could not shave for a month and it will never get that bad. Its great. I shave like once a week....
3PAR: Investing 101 →
Starting at some point in May, I was working with 3PAR (public, NYSE: PAR) as a real estate consultant to the company. This was back when I worked in commercial real estate at CresaPartners. 3PAR is in the process of expanding their operations around the country. They are adding increased capacity for their users and hiring a larger sales force. Simultaneously, while I worked on the logistics of...
New Fund: Knight's Bridge Capital Partners →
Today Howard, Kenny and myself are pleased to announce the formation of Knight’s Bridge Capital Partners. Based out of Toronto, with decision makers in New York and Phoenix we are pretty damn North American in our approach towards investments. The fund is $80 million big ones strong. Not all of the fund will be focused on early stage investments, but we have allocated about 10% towards...
Missing New York →
I have been gone for a month now and it wasn’t until I saw this video that I realized just how much I am missing NYC. God I love Queens, Long Island, Staten Island and New Jersey.And thats how the story goes…
