From a book review  in this weekend’s WSJ about the writer/editor collaborative relationship: One of the secrets of Mr. Kidder’s success is that he is not afraid of writing badly in front of his editor, which frees him from the paralysis of writer’s block. It’s true more broadly as well, I’d argue. Writing MORE >>

In the past year, Samsung went from being a moderately successful electronics manufacturer to the leading non-iOS mobile device maker. Together, Apple and Samsung  earn 98% of the profits in the smartphone market. MG The mobile device industry is still in its infancy. Samsung’s fate depends largely on how the industry evolves. startups MORE >>

I recently decided to back three graduates on  Upstart. In this new model of crowd-funding, accredited investors back entrepreneurs and have the option of signing on as mentors. In exchange, the “upstart” gives up a percentage of their future income over the next 10 years.  think Shefali is awesome and I’m proud to be backing her. MORE >>

The Y generation is now at the forefront of consumerism. They are a prime target for any business marketing campaign. Although social media is a strong influence in their lives, there are other marketing methods to utilize that are beneficial to retaining and acquiring customers. You just have to tap into the minds of the Millennials. The Approach. MORE >>

Today is Sunday and, as is the case with most Sundays, I am working at home. Not a ton of work, mind you. will probably put in 4-5 hours today: writing this post, updating BI data, checking in with customer service, and answering the emails that demand attention. before bed. Not a bad day, all in all. When entangled, go with it.  Stay flexible.  MORE >>