Wearing Multiple Hats
Yesterday, I was honored to be asked to play the role of “Coach” at a start-up pitch event at CSpace in the Atlantic Wharf building in Boston called, ironically, #UNPITCH. I have attended a...
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Bombogenesis in New England
A tough day around New England, but especially in Boston where 18 inches of snow are trying to pile up. Here in Vermont we are getting 6-8, on top of the foot or so...
Happy 2018 to my Boloco Family
Happy New Year, Boloco Family! I’m sending this to all 140 of our Boloco family members. We are a smaller family than we used to be, but, I hope, and I believe, much closer...
Peloton Words for 2018
I spent 60 minutes on the Peloton yesterday, mostly listening to a Podcast. At one point, thinking about the incoming year 2018, I decided to stop listening and instead record words that came to...
Conflicting Positive Priorities
I’m reading Ray Dalio’s new book Principles: Life and Work as this year comes to a close. It’s the perfect way to walk, not run, thoughtfully into a new year. This morning I was...
“By Statute, it is My Fiduciary Responsibility…” 🤔
In my 20’s, when I was in a harmless debate about an issue, I learned that if someone ever said “Well, I know I’m right because I read it in The Economist” that it...
TBT: POS – Point of Sale or Piece of Sh*t?!
Depending on the day, the meaning of the acronym “POS” really appears to have been intentionally chosen. The POS – point of sale system, aka modern day cash register – of any restaurant or...
Passing Thoughts on the Water Ferry (2012)
October 26, 2012 I’m finally in a position where I can write. Supposedly even think. And yet… as I sit here atop MBTA Water Shuttle “Laura” returning from Hingham to Boston, my mind draws...
My Heroes of 2014 – and Travis Kalanik, Uber CEO
Travis began a leave of absence from Uber this week. A long time coming. The passing of one’s mother would certainly knock anyone off balance, especially if major teetering was already taking place. I...
A Lyft Love Story
One day in the fall of 2013 I was looking to mix things up a bit and became an Uber driver. OK, those of you who know me remember it was more like a...
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