Our First FG Angels Investment in OnTheGo Platforms Has Closed
What better way to start off a new year than by closing a new investment. This morning we announced that we have closed a financing in OnTheGo Platforms via our
Angie Lawing Wins Startup Boards Operation Pre-Order
Just before Christmas I ran a week long pre-order campaign for my new book Startup Boards. It’s officially shipping at this point so if you are interested in it but
The Human Inclination to Rewrite History
“History is written by the victors” – maybe said by Winston Churchill “History is Written By the Winners” – George Orwell “To the victor belong the spoils
My First Experience As A Venture Capitalist
I often get asked how I ended up becoming a venture capitalist. When people ask me how they can become a VC, I point them to my partner Seth Levine’s
Do More By Doing Less More Deeply
I’m glad it’s 2014. Last year was a difficult one for me as I hit a wall of depression that completely surprised me. I was over it by mid year
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
Thank you Geraldine. Amy and I love and adore you. And you recommended what I think was my favorite fiction book of 2013. I read Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: A
A Month of Android Instead of iOS
I’m going to spend January using an Android phone and tablet instead of my iPhone and iPad. My Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 are charged up and ready to go
The Circle
A bunch of my tech friends have asked me to suggest a book to read over the holidays. My unambiguous recommendation is The Circle by Dave Eggers. I think it’s one
Don't Fight Depression
As 2013 comes to an end, I feel some relief that what has been a difficult and confusing year is almost behind me. I mark the year boundary with my
Apple TV and Google DNS Issues
A few days ago I suggested anyone using Google Apps should use Google Public DNS. The performance difference at my house in Keystone (which uses Comcast) has been dramatic for