Peter Thiel, a venture capitalist probably most known outside of Silicon Valley for his early investment in Facebook, is a billionaire on a mission to reverse aging. According to Thiel, it is a category of innovation largely overlooked by investors. Billionaire Peter Thiel Embarks On Anti-Aging Crusade I’m a sucker for anti-aging technology. If IContinue reading “I’d Like To Join Your Anti-Aging Crusade, Mr. Thiel”
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Wanna Learn How To Start A Startup?
Lucky Stanford students get all the perks. They get to learn how to start a startup in a class taught by some of the most successful tech founders in Silicon Valley. Sam Altman, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and president of Y Combinator, and Dustin Moskovitz, co-founder of Facebook and Asana, delivered the first lecture. I pickedContinue reading “Wanna Learn How To Start A Startup?”
Stressed Out? Don’t Fight It, Embrace It
I’ve been a big ball of stress lately. Wound like a top and spinning out of control. Working on three books, each at different lifecycle stages, plus working full-time and being a mom to my three little ones, a housekeeper and a happy wife…yikes! Hello, DOWNTIME?? Strange as it may seem, stress fuels my driveContinue reading “Stressed Out? Don’t Fight It, Embrace It”
See A Need, Fill A Need
Yes, I stole the title from the movie “Robots.” But I just credited them, so we’re good. It’s a powerful statement, one that begs a question… Are people going to pay for your idea or service? This is the very first question you need to ask yourself as an entrepreneur. And answer it honestly becauseContinue reading “See A Need, Fill A Need”
Please Brand Me Now!!!!
Branding. Argh. Sooo challenging…and so permanent. It needs to be just right. Identifying your “brand” is kind of like going to college, where the goal is trying to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life. But at eighteen, who really knows THAT? You have to pick a major but what areContinue reading “Please Brand Me Now!!!!”
What’s Inside Your Closet??
How many times have you spotted someone who’s rocking a killer pair of booties or swinging around the most delectable piece of arm candy you can imagine? How about catching a glimpse of someone who just really knows how to piece together an awesome outfit? Someone whose style you’re just dying to emulate? I cameContinue reading “What’s Inside Your Closet??”
“Unlikely Venture” Giveaway! Enter To Win A $25 Amazon Gift Card!
I feel like I’ve promoted the launch of “Unlikely Venture” for a while and even though November is still a few months away, there’s sooooo much to do! Luckily, I’m working with a fabulous team of talented people who’ve been guiding me through the process and I’m so thankful for all their advice and guidance!Continue reading ““Unlikely Venture” Giveaway! Enter To Win A $25 Amazon Gift Card!”
Are You Risk-Averse Or Risk-Embracing??
I’m so charged up right now! I have the best freaking idea and I’m so excited to work on it!!! I LOVE channeling my inner creative spirit! Sometimes it goes into overdrive. It’s like I can’t stop it. LOL, do you get the reference? The Girl Next Door?? Elisha Cuthbert, former porn star, Emile Hirsch, her younger,Continue reading “Are You Risk-Averse Or Risk-Embracing??”
Nice To Have Or Need To Have? Don’t Count On Mom To Make The Final Call
I came across a great article on Silicon Moon about how to most effectively gauge market interest in your product or service. The original article was posted to Venture Beat. Key question – Does it disrupt the numbing normalcy that we’ve grown used to in our daily lives? Because if it doesn’t, there’s no market forContinue reading “Nice To Have Or Need To Have? Don’t Count On Mom To Make The Final Call”
You Take A Picture & Post It…On The Line. Let’s Call It….Exchange-O-Gram!
The Internship is my current favorite movie. The first time I watched it, I was really tired and had way too much wine so I didn’t fully appreciate the humor. The movie has some classic scenes, but this one is my fave. I got such a chuckle when I watched it earlier that I needed toContinue reading “You Take A Picture & Post It…On The Line. Let’s Call It….Exchange-O-Gram!”