Tom ShieldsRae Lakes Loop High RouteThis is a more challenging and interesting version of the popular Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon National Park. All the best parts of the…Aug 8Aug 8
Tom ShieldsThe End of the Software Startup EraThe age of the venture-fund-returning pure software startup is over.Jun 27, 20232Jun 27, 20232
Tom ShieldsOption Value =/= Exercise ValueI don’t know who needs to hear this right now but OPTION EXERCISE VALUE DOES NOT EQUAL OPTION VALUE. Do not multiply the number of options…May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Tom ShieldsStop the spread of COVID-19 by changing your light bulbs?Why isn’t Far UV-C being developed commercially to stop the spread of viruses?Aug 24, 20201Aug 24, 20201
Tom ShieldsTurn a Trekking Pole into a MonopodI’ve appreciated hiking with adjustable trekking poles for many years. They help with balance on uneven footing, let me use more muscles…Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
Tom ShieldsRemote Work Could Get a Whole Lot RemoterOne favorite topic these days is what changes will persist in the world after COVID-19. For example, many have discovered that a…Apr 5, 2020Apr 5, 2020
Tom ShieldsVan ObsessionI’m not sure exactly when I became obsessed with having a van, but it was soon after I started to drive. My early cars were station wagons…Feb 8, 20201Feb 8, 20201
Tom ShieldsStorytelling LeverageStorytelling is possibly the single most important skill for CEOs and entrepreneurs. Sometimes it seems like storytelling is all you do…Oct 7, 20191Oct 7, 20191
Tom ShieldsChoosing an Ultralight BackpackSometimes planning an event is almost more fun than the real thing. Backpacking gear is particularly fun to play with, it’s easy to spend…Aug 2, 20191Aug 2, 20191