Today is July 4th, our Independence Day. It's not hard to feel patriotic today. And especially less hard these days in my current role. Lauren and I find ourselves at the six-month mark since we left our Boston home for Prague. Transitioning to the heart of Europe has been a big change, but it's gradually […]

EV sales in the US are on the rise, reaching 7% of all car sales in Q1 2023, up from 4.6% a year earlier. If that rate of growth continues, EVs will be 10% of the US car market by next year. Most people who own an EV charge it at home, using an EV […]

Alan Arkin is one of my favorite actors. I just saw a note that he passed away yesterday. I expect I'll look like him when I lose my hair since he looks like my dad. And every time I see Alan Arkin, I think of my dad. If you see me driving my Jeep around […] The post RIP Alan Arkin appeared first on Brad Feld.

I'm thrilled to finally share with you an episode of Remarkable People that has been two years in the making. Our dream guest, Stacey Abrams, a tireless advocate for democracy, finally joins us for an in-depth conversation. Stacey Abrams is a name that resonates with resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to democracy. Her The post ...

The term "censorship resistant" is used a lot in the decentralized computing/web3/crypto space to talk about a core feature of these systems. I don't love the term censorship resistant because it is a wonky term. Software that is encoded in smart contracts (and other ways) on fully decentralized blockchains can't be shut down or turned […]...

This is Remarkable People. Were on a mission to make you remarkable. Helping me in this episode is Mehdi Hasan, one of the most prominent and outspoken voices in politics, current events, and society. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE Mehdi is a MSNBC commentator and host of The Mehdi Hasan Show on Peacock. Mehdi The post Mehdi Hasan: How to Argue and P...

It has been and will continue to be a grind. Notwithstanding the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ambitious goal that 100% of all healthcare spending for traditional Medicare beneficiaries must be in value-based payment models by 2030, up … Continue reading →

Smartphones have had voice input for over a decade now and yet I don't know that many people who use voice input regularly. I would guess that maybe 10 to 20% of smartphone users are using voice input regularly. That's a guess based on absolutely no data other than observing friends, family, and colleagues. However, […]

This is Remarkable People. Were on a mission to make you remarkable. Helping me in this episode is Gretchen Rubin, who is an authority on happiness and personal growth. Gretchen's ability to distill complex ideas with levity and clarity has captivated millions. She hosts the popular "Happier with Gretchen Rubin" podcast and created The The post G...

The last time I posted was May 23rd, three weeks ago. There was a time when I wrote every day. When I had not yet posted on any day, I felt like something was missing, like I had not yet had my cup of coffee. Clearly, I have moved on from that need to write […]

Tiffani is an author, speaker, and podcast host specializing in sales transformation, business model innovation, and go-to-market strategies. She's helped tech giants like Microsoft, Cisco, Amazon, and IBM expand market share and increase revenue. She was an Arizona State University graduate and attended Wharton School's Executive Program. She may ...

The Venture Deals course is free and starts on June 20, 2023. This is the fourth time we are running the new version of the course (v2!) that was co-created with Techstars and Kauffman Fellows. If interested, sign up now. I hope to see you in one of the AMAs we will host for anyone who takes the […] The post Venture Deals Summe...

Im Guy Kawasaki, and this is Remarkable People. Were on a mission to make you remarkable. Today, we released a new episode of the Remarkable People podcast featuring Oregon high-school educator Kelly Gibson. I learned about Kelly through a Wired article titled "Chat GPT is Approaching Classrooms. Avoid Panic." I am intrigued by the The post Kelly...

I have been thinking a lot about burnout lately and what is happening throughout many early stage teams and companies. This feeling is common for many, and its usually only after the fact that people realize they were burnt out and need a break. Sometimes this break can come in the form of time off … The post Burnout vs Burnin appeared first ...

Im Guy Kawasaki, and this is Remarkable People. Were on a mission to make you remarkable. Helping me in this episode is Uri Gneezy. Uri is a professor of economics and strategic management at the School of Management at the University of California, San Diego. He has taught at the University of Chicago and The post Uri Gneezy: The Art of Incentiv...

Back in 2014, USV got subpoenaed by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) over our web3 investing activities. We hired a law firm, answered the subpoena, and that ultimately landed me in public testimony in front of the DFS staff. In my testimony, I explained to the DFS staff that the difference […]

How can it get any better? And yet it does Please welcome Erinn Bisping to the investment team at Flare Capital Partners as Director of Marketing and Investor Relations. As we start to invest our most recent fund, we recently … Continue reading →

This is the second post in a row where I am bringing back an old tradition. This time it is Fun Friday, something I haven't done in about five years. Like last week, the catalyst is our portfolio company Blackbird Labs, which I posted about a few months ago. Blackbird is a platform for the […]

Im Guy Kawasaki, and this is Remarkable People. Were on a mission to make you remarkable. Get ready to be inspired today as we have a special guest on the podcast today named Tina Wells. She is a business strategist, advisor, and founder of RLVNT Media. She founded Buzz Marketing Group at just 16 The post Tina Wells: Harmonizing Your Work and Lif...

It has been a long time since I did a Funding Friday here at AVC. I used to do them every Friday. We have funded a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries here over the years. Here are a few examples. L'Appartement 4F Land To Sea There is a new wrinkle in crowdfunding […]

Im Guy Kawasaki, and this is Remarkable People. Were on a mission to make you remarkable. Helping me in this episode is Renee Mauborgne. Her bookBlue Ocean Strategy, co-authored with W. Chan Kim, sold over 4 million copies and is recognized as one of the most iconic and impactful strategy books ever written. It The post Rene Mauborgne: The Beauty...

Startup Snapshot, a data-sharing platform for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, recently released its latest report, The Untold Toll: The Impact of stress on the well-being of startup founders and CEOs. Clearly, the emotional state of founders and entrepreneurs in any period, especially now in this economic environment, is a critical driver of success...

Has there ever been a more complicated time in the capital markets? The pressures on Chief Financial Officers have never been more acute, the job more challenging, and yet many early-stage companies still struggle to properly staff this critical function. … Continue reading →

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My goal is to be the best advisor in the world. Its a lofty statement that I couldn't say out loud until I worked with my own executive coach for about three years. In finding this clarity I have guided my professional steps with this theme in mind. I know I will not reach this … The post Putting people into business appeared first on Eric Fr...

I'm not a sports fan, but wow, this is good. The post It's Not A Failure – It's Steps to Success appeared first on Brad Feld.

Bitcoin Revolution Erfahrungen und Test – Trading mit Krypto Account erffnen Einleitung In den letzten Jahren hat die Popularitt und der Wert von Kryptowhrungen wie Bitcoin stark zugenommen. Viele Investoren und Trader suchen nach Mglichkeiten, von dieser Entwicklung zu profitieren. … Weiterlesen →

Im Guy Kawasaki, and this is Remarkable People. Were on a mission to make you remarkable. Helping me in this episode is David Ambroz. As a child, David grew up homeless on the East Coast with a mother who battled mental illness. He has written a gripping book, A Place Called Home: A Memoir. The post David Ambroz: Behind the HeadlinesOne Person's ...

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Ten years ago, a small group of folks in the K12 Computer Science Education community in NYC decided to put on a "mock job fair" for high school students who were taking computer science classes in the NYC public schools. That was the start of an annual day of engagement and learning for high schoolers […]

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I am the Chair of the Etsy Board and have been an investor and board member at Etsy since the mid-2000s. It is a company that I love and get great joy from being part of. Last year Etsy quietly launched a feature that has completely changed the way I use Etsy. It is called […]

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Bitcoin Method Erfahrungen und Test – Trading mit Krypto Account erffnen Einleitung Bitcoin Method ist eine automatisierte Handelsplattform fr Kryptowhrungen. Die Plattform nutzt fortschrittliche Algorithmen, um den Handel mit Bitcoin und anderen Kryptowhrungen zu erleichtern und zu automatisieren. Die Plattform … Weiterlesen →

Bitcoin Code Review – Is it a Scam? – Online Broker Open An Account Introduction Bitcoin Code is an online trading platform that has gained popularity in recent years for its ability to trade cryptocurrencies automatically. This article will provide … Weiterlesen →

Im Guy Kawasaki, and this is Remarkable People. Were on a mission to make you remarkable. Helping me in this episode is Valerie Fridland. She is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Nevada in Reno. But her expertise extends far beyond the academic sphere. Valerie imparts her knowledge of The post Valerie Fridland: The Ama...

Crypto Genius Review – Is it Scam? – Online Broker Open An Account Introduction Cryptocurrency trading has become increasingly popular in recent years, and with this comes a growing demand for online brokers. One such broker is Crypto Genius, which … Weiterlesen →

Wealth Matrix Review – Is it Scam? – Online Broker Open An Account Introduction If youre interested in trading financial assets online, Wealth Matrix is one of the online brokers that you might come across. This article aims to provide … Weiterlesen →