Life
Increased cynicism, irritability, and impatience. Finding it difficult to concentrate. Greater than normal consumption of alcohol. Lacking energy. These may sound like a typical day living in 2020. They are also tell-tale signs of burnout. As COVID rages on, finding moments of transition - opportunities to reset and recalibrate - are more important than ever.
Read MoreHappy Father's Day to all the dads out there!
Today, as I eat my burger (a Father's Day tradition), watching my almost-two-year-old play, I reminded how much a child’s world view is reflective of their parents. We are our children’s models for the world, their superheroes. They pay attention to everything, pick up on even the smallest cues, and copy us in all things - big, small, and beefy.
Read MoreThe murder of George Floyd has reinforced that my understanding of America is woefully incomplete. An armchair quarterback's knowledge of the country's history and subjugation of African Americans - some key players, some relevant stats, some strengths, and weaknesses - is not sufficient to understand where we are going. James Baldwin once said, "History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history." Understanding the past requires teachers as guides. I start my history lesson with Baldwin.
Read MoreAs we all adjust to the new 'After COVID' normal, those of us lucky enough to be able to work remotely are part of a grand experiment in WFH. However, these times are not truly representative of what distributed work looks like at scale. There is a big difference between working from home under normal circumstances and working from home during a global pandemic. The way we move forward needs to be considerate and deliberate. These are my suggestions for WFH during these uncertain times.
Read MoreI’ve been working in the startup ecosystem for the last decade, both as an investor and operator. As a result, I am often asked for advice about finding the right startup to join and then negotiating a startup job offer. Here is a consolidated set of my advice, tips, and resources for people wondering how and what they should negotiate for in their job offer.
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I never got to meet Kobe Bryant. I only watched him play live twice. Yet, news of his death in a helicopter crash with eight other passengers (including his 13-year-old daughter) lands like a haymaker to the gut. A devastating blow on so many levels, a tragic reminder of life's fragility.
Rest In Paradise, Kobe. Thank you for the memories.
Read More2019 was a year of new adventures. I transitioned into an advisory role at Poynt, where I had spent the past five years helping over 100,000 businesses get access to technology to supercharge their business growth. I navigated the early days of learning how to be “Dad” after welcoming my son into the world in late 2018. I had the opportunity to work with some incredible early-stage founders as an angel investor. Now, as a new decade begins so does my next chapter: Legion.
Read MoreFor me, sending a follow up email is not exclusive to meetings or interactions that end in action items and work product. An email that contains a simple thank you is quite powerful and goes a long way in building a lasting connection. It offers an additional touch point between two people, doubles the number of interactions between you and another individual, and adds to the foundation of the relationship. It offers feedback to the person and, at the very least, shows them you enjoyed meeting and appreciated their time.
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