Give First is a Philosophy, Not a Religion

Give First: The Power of Mentorship is now available in both physical and Kindle formats. BradTheBookSalesman says, “Don’t wait, buy it today!” And yes, someday it will be available

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · Brad Feld

Turn Every Page

I learned how to do deals from Len Fassler. Last week, I got an email from Dustin Kloempken, who sent me a few quotes he wrote down from the Berkshire

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · Brad Feld

RIP Len Fassler

After 89 years on this planet, Len Fassler passed away on Friday. Len was my Yoda. As a paternal figure, he was a close second to my father. I loved

January 11, 2021 · 8 min · Brad Feld

They Can’t Kill You And They Can’t Eat You

It’s the summer of 2001. The NASDAQ peak is in the rear view mirror. Many Internet companies are struggling. I’m sitting at the breakfast table at Len Fassler’s house in

April 7, 2017 · 5 min · Brad Feld

Mentors 6/18: The Best Mentor Relationships Eventually Become Two-Way

I spent the day yesterday at the Disney Accelerator meeting with each of the teams and then had dinner with the CEOs and a lead mentor for each company. While I’m proud

September 26, 2014 · 6 min · Brad Feld

The Beautiful Bronx

My mom and dad have a wonderful gift coming to them this week. Yesterday evening I read The Beautiful Bronx 1920-1950 and The Bronx: It Was Only Yesterday, 1935-1965. Well – I mostly

January 8, 2012 · 2 min · Brad Feld