Relax, Relocate, Reinvent: New Year’s Resolutions
This piece was kindly posted on Boston.com by the journalist Michael Morisy. He asked tech people about their New Year’s resolutions. In the piece I make…
Anything for attention
I’m starting to think I should never leave the office, given my record for mishaps. I’ve documented a couple here and here. I’ve also been clear…
Five big things a startup CEO must “own” when closing a financing
A major financing can take on a very vibrant life of its own. Between lawyers on both sides, partnership dynamics and/or board approvals, bankers and accountants,…
Who says startup offices have to be quiet? Bring on da noise.
I’ve always been struck that many technology startups are very, very quiet offices. No “Mad Man-esque” phones ringing or typewriters clacking and office chitchat. Not a…
True tales from our 2012 tour of duty
On the Friday that our Rakuten investment closed, It was formally concluded with a simple “the Eagle has landed” email from Wai-Yan Sun, the Rakuten USA…
Rakuten invests in Daily Grommet!
Pinch me please. Being able to announce that Rakuten made an investment in Daily Grommet is a dream come true. If we travelled the world (and…
Sleeping with a stranger: via AirBnB
Meet Jon. Meet his dog Pilot. Jon’s a filmmaker. He grew up in Washington D.C. He lives there today. He knows all the best insider places…
How to Get The Most Out Of Your Advisors
This piece was published at Inc. magazine. It is part of a weekly series created by Springboard Enterprises alumnae, called “Been There, Run That.” This was…
Catapulting young companies to soar high (and avoid splatting)
Three plus years into it, Daily Grommet has become the leading place to launch a product (and often a company) in the USA. Delivering numbers (which…
Kicking off 2012 with Tequila, Tears and a CakeWreck
Grommet team party, January 6, 2012 The Boston-based Grommet team happily kicked off the New Year at Joanne’s house. By the way, this is not the…
Jules Pieri 