It was a magical week away from the daily hubbub of technology, social media and the Internet. I am rejuvenated (though immensely tired) after my trip to the Faroe Islands. Yesterday was one of those days, spent exclusively in bed (except for a walk to my favorite cafe, for a much needed espresso), recovering from … Continue reading Back from Faroe Islands
Earlier this evening, my partner and co-founder of True Ventures, Jon Callaghan, gave a keynote speech as the outgoing chairman of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), highlighting the virtues of the venture capital industry and its role in the larger economic well being of society. Too often, technology and venture capital have been defined … Continue reading Capital with a purpose
I was in New York last week, for what was essentially a blink of an eye. The reason for my visit — a dinner hosted by our firm, True Ventures, for a growing number of portfolio companies in the city that will always remain the center of my universe. It was amazing to see 60-odd … Continue reading In NY, Let a Thousands of Startups bloom
A few weeks back I went to Delhi to see my parents. They still live in the same house where I grew up. It is a little older. The neighborhood is a bit more crowded. The sun fails in its valiant attempts to kiss the ground. The smog feels a little heavier. Air is a … Continue reading How Far Have You Come?
It has been one of those days – I did two meeting before 10 am and since then have been heads down, answering emails and reviewing board decks and preparing for a slew of board meetings. I normally get into the zone, I tend to work from home — thank you WebPass for that awesome … Continue reading Lunch
About eight years ago, I woke up from my surgery, groggy and hazy. The beeps from machines sounded distant. The voices from the corridor outside the small private section of the intensive care unit at the UCSF were muted. I could hear the heavy rain against the window. I was thirsty. And yet all I … Continue reading Bernie’s Day
Miles Davis is rocking my Sonos sound system. The new Sonos Play:5 is amazing: One is more than enough to make the house pulsate. But I have the trumpet blasting loud, because I need the music to drive away the Monday morning blues. It has been a tough few days. I have been sick, and when … Continue reading I Got the Monday Morning Blues
Life has become so hectic that it is hard to steal moments to jot down what’s preoccupying my mind. So perhaps that is why somedays it seems easier to talk than to write. Earlier last week, I recorded a podcast with my former colleague and dear friend, Stacey Higginbotham for her podcast, where we discussed … Continue reading Twitter, (Internet of) Things & a Talking Head
Last night, when I was almost ready to go into the lounge-at-home mode, I got an email from Cole Rise, who was the first person I had interviewed for Pi.co. If you have not read our conversation, I urge you to find time and you will then understand why despite being tired to the bone, … Continue reading Small Surprises are a gift
I have been enthralled with the Internet for over 25 years, warts and all. I have found magic in its mysterious ways, but this week I found myself wanting to escape it. The events of this week — more killings, more outrage and more hatred — left me emotionally drained, wrung dry with a distaste … Continue reading Shouty
