Avoid the Joneses, They Will Anchor You to Mediocrity

Aside from my work in STORM and Juan Great Leap, I “incubate” firms.

It’s really just a passion of mine to look for the right ideas, find the right people to pursue them, and then try to build something from…

5 Must-ask Questions for Your Co-Founder Interviews

If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile now, you already know how much emphasis I put at the process of finding the right partner. Actually, wrong partner selection is THE single reason I’ve failed in multiple previous startups. Do NOT…

Don’t Be A Customer Service Cliche!

A couple of weeks ago, I was waiting in line at a Toyota Service center, waiting for someone to estimate the costs for the damages done to my car. (by a brake-free 20-wheel truck going down a flyover — but that’s another story) I waited around one hour. Then, someone…

Last Call for July Open Coffee — 27 slots left!

July 2013 Open Coffee Postscript

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JGL’s July Open Coffee[/caption]

There was a moment during the actual pitching proper last Saturday’s Open Coffee event that I looked at Matt and AR of JGL…

JULY OPEN COFFEE on the 27th!

Can you feel it in the air?

Fathers and Sons

Exactly 6 years ago, I was in Cardinal Santos hospital feeling an overwhelming mixture of happiness, fear, and excitement.

The Absolutely Crucial Art of Defending Your Dream Time

Do you want to know what’s truly important to you?

There’s really no need for further philosophical / existential analysis.

Why TURBO is (surprisingly) the most entrepreneurial movie you’ll see in years

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The most entrepreneurial animated film you’ll ever see![/caption]

On Sexy Vs. Urgent, Not Playing the Field Enough, and Why You Mustn’t Roll Like Rick

We’ve heard it from so many pundits and experts already (including me): there is SO MUCH opportunity now, the time to do a startup is now, blah blah blah.