Category Archives: Startup School

Starting a Startup

I’m starting to remember why I wanted to take a semester off from school. It wasn’t really to work longer at Google (though I love it), or even to travel the world. I can (and will) do those things after … Continue reading

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Facebook is an inspiration for me

I’m inspired by Mark Zuckerberg. Is that a bad thing? [Zuckerberg] began messing around with computers early on, teaching himself how to program. As a high school senior, at Phillips Exeter Academy, he and D’Angelo built a plug-in for the … Continue reading

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You’re Not Smart Enough

My roommate tells me nearly every day: “I’m dumb.” Sometimes he uses variants, such as: “I’m stupid.” I disagree, but that’s beside the point. Clearly, this kind of perspectives are a matter of opinion. But I do have a point … Continue reading

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Warren Buffet’s Shareholder Letters

While talking with David Weekly, he recommended that I read all of Berkshire Hathaway’s Shareholder Letters, written by Warren Buffet, a man who needs no introduction. His letters are indeed extraordinary. Here’s an excerpt from the 2006 letter. It goes … Continue reading

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Now I know why I didn’t reapply for Marks Hall

Those who know me might know that I didn’t re-apply to live in Marks Hall, my dormitory at USC, next year. Why? Don’t I like it here? I was telling myself that I do; that I’m only looking for a … Continue reading

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