Category Archives: Business

Introducing the Seattle Project

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Peter

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here! The last few months have been busy both with work and with family, but I do have something new to share: today the Seattle Project website went live. The project is … Continue reading →

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Silly Article But Great Quotes

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Peter

The Boomers can’t solve the problems created by their own destructive consumption, individual narcissism,  technological immaturity and managerial incompetence. via F The Boomers, Screw the X-ers, Give Gen Y Power Now | Co.Design.

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Incredible

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Peter

Senate Republicans, united in opposition to the Democrats’ legislation to tighten regulation of the financial system, voted on Monday to block the start of floor debate. The vote was 57 to 41, as Democrats fell short of the 60 votes … Continue reading →

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Women in Silicon Valley

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Peter

Why So Few Women in Silicon Valley? – NYTimes.com. It’s a good article but really downplays the rampant sexism in the industry.

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Love It

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Peter

“We have a strategic plan. It’s called doing things.” – Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines

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Nike Air

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Peter

Did you know that Nike uses special, larger air in their shoes? Right… From: History of Nike Air | SneakerNews.com.

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Vote for Me!

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Peter

As you can see on the side of the page, I need your votes! I submitted a SXSW panel on the European startup scene and I’d love your support so we can go to Austin next Spring and tell everyone … Continue reading →

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Banks Today

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Peter

The London Review of Books has a very good article, “It’s Finished,” on the current state of major banks and the bailouts: Nobody in power wants to do that [acknowledge many banks are insolvent and nationalize them or sell-off their … Continue reading →

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This is getting rediculous

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Peter

Lehman Will File Bankruptcy; Merrill to Be Sold – NYTimes.com In one of the most dramatic days in Wall Street’s history, Merrill Lynch agreed to sell itself on Sunday to Bank of America for roughly $50 billion to avert a … Continue reading →

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Blind Spots

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Peter

What awaits the iPhone in Europe? – International Herald Tribune Wow. What a stupid article. Don’t get it me wrong, it’s well written and I think the central point, that iPhone sales in Europe have disappointed, is correct. However, I … Continue reading →

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