This has been filled with networking opportunities, reminding me of how fulfilling face-to-face interactions can be. Building a comprehensive network requires dedication and occasional travel. Reflecting on a recent quote, “You Cannot Commute to War,” I couldn’t agree more – anything that holds great significance requires a personal touch. Special thanks to Adam Greenbaum of WhiskerCloud for the awesome dad hat. Unfortunately, I already broke the mug, so Adam, I’d love a replacement.

Reads ?:

VC funding continues to be on the downhill according the this Bloomberg article. What is more shocking is VC funds being raised which I think is a bigger indicator on future valuations. Entry point matters.

Better Humans writes a great post on how to optimize your iPhone in order to not be a senseless drone.

Paul Graham wrote a great piece on How to Do Great Work. He breaks down the intersection of skill exploration and development for any profession.

Not a huge Business Insider fan but this is a great article Wall Street’s fearmongers were totally wrong about a recession.

Good read on VC ROI expectation by stage.

kills it again by nailing it in the Cowards Conviction. Here is a quote

Pessimism will always sound smarter. And it will always play into the hand of someone desperately trying to avoid failure. The constant pressure of conformity makes contrarian optimism nearly impossible. But in the end, the ultimate successes will come from optimism. And optimism is hard work.

Listens ?:

This is probably one of the best interviews I have ever heard. Matthew McConaughey is a genius.