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If I were 22: Think Hard, Work Hard, Play Hard
I’m generally a sucker for graduation speeches, and especially with May being the height of graduation season, I always find myself watching / reading a few this time of year whether in gratitude or an inspired heart. Â Aside from the
If I were 22: Think Hard, Work Hard, Play Hard
I’m generally a sucker for graduation speeches, and especially with May being the height of graduation season, I always find myself watching / reading a few this time of year whether in gratitude or an inspired heart. Â Aside from the
Mark Penn on Microtrends, Technology, and Politics
At first glance, Mark Penn – one time pollster for the Clinton administration and the “most powerful man in Washington you’ve never heard of†– may seem an odd choice to steer the brand and strategic direction for tech behemoth,
Mark Penn on Microtrends, Technology, and Politics
At first glance, Mark Penn – one time pollster for the Clinton administration and the “most powerful man in Washington you’ve never heard of†– may seem an odd choice to steer the brand and strategic direction for tech behemoth,
What I’m Reading: On China, Typography, and The Power of Connected Networks
We live in a marvelous age of content discovery and learning. Â Between platforms like the Khan Academy, traditional publications like the Financial Times, New Yorker, and the Atlantic, and an ever-growing presence (both digitally and in-person) of gatherings like TED,
What I’m Reading: On China, Typography, and The Power of Connected Networks
We live in a marvelous age of content discovery and learning. Â Between platforms like the Khan Academy, traditional publications like the Financial Times, New Yorker, and the Atlantic, and an ever-growing presence (both digitally and in-person) of gatherings like TED,
Building Global Products
I’ve always been a firm believer in user-centric products that are inspired and designed with the user in mind from the very beginning — and in the age of building globally, this becomes more important than ever. If you ever
Building Global Products
I’ve always been a firm believer in user-centric products that are inspired and designed with the user in mind from the very beginning — and in the age of building globally, this becomes more important than ever. If you ever
The Rise of the Global Chinese Luxury Consumer
A few months ago, I spent several weeks in Shanghai observing and studying the development of luxury in China. Below are some of the results from my study, and why I think the true opportunity for brands to reach Chinese
The Rise of the Global Chinese Luxury Consumer
A few months ago, I spent several weeks in Shanghai observing and studying the development of luxury in China. Below are some of the results from my study, and why I think the true opportunity for brands to reach Chinese
A Tale of Three Cities: The Role of Work
What is work? And to be more exact, the philosophy behind work? Lately, I’ve found myself asking this question with increasing frequency in thinking about what it is that motivates and propels us to simply …Â do. Â The simplest answer is
A Tale of Three Cities: The Role of Work
What is work? And to be more exact, the philosophy behind work? Lately, I’ve found myself asking this question with increasing frequency in thinking about what it is that motivates and propels us to simply …Â do. Â The simplest answer is
Marketing Lessons in China from 15,000 Feet
On an 8 p.m. Spring Airlines flight from Kunming to Shanghai, a crew member started broadcasting about the long night flight ahead of us. Of the travelers among us, he remarked that about 40% on the flight were riding a
Marketing Lessons in China from 15,000 Feet
On an 8 p.m. Spring Airlines flight from Kunming to Shanghai, a crew member started broadcasting about the long night flight ahead of us. Of the travelers among us, he remarked that about 40% on the flight were riding a
Celebrating Innovation with OpenCoSF
For the past few weeks, I’ve been spending a huge part of my time developing and coordinating something called OpenCoSF, a festival meant to celebrate the very unique spirit of innovation that exists in San Francisco. Â Instead of learning about
Celebrating Innovation with OpenCoSF
For the past few weeks, I’ve been spending a huge part of my time developing and coordinating something called OpenCoSF, a festival meant to celebrate the very unique spirit of innovation that exists in San Francisco. Â Instead of learning about
China’s Startup Ecosystem: An Overview
Earlier this month, the ZhenFund, a China-based angel fund partially backed by Sequoia Capital, put together a telling presentation on China’s startup landscape and the traits that characterize the ecosystem at large, especially from a behavioral and cultural perspective. To
China’s Startup Ecosystem: An Overview
Earlier this month, the ZhenFund, a China-based angel fund partially backed by Sequoia Capital, put together a telling presentation on China’s startup landscape and the traits that characterize the ecosystem at large, especially from a behavioral and cultural perspective. To
The Buspreneur Chronicles
There are many ways to SxSW, the annual music, film and interactive festival in Austin, Texas, and while most choose to make their way to the Lone Star State by air, a (growing) group of individuals have chosen to make
The Buspreneur Chronicles
There are many ways to SxSW, the annual music, film and interactive festival in Austin, Texas, and while most choose to make their way to the Lone Star State by air, a (growing) group of individuals have chosen to make