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One of my business partners and I meet up every week at a Wegmans where we hash out our plans to increase profits for the event series we put on. Then it hit me, it’s shocking how few people I see working at the cafe part of grocery stores. Not only do you have theContinue reading “The Next Generation of Co-Working”

I should preface this by saying that I very much like Dave Smith and find him insightful in a wide array of topics. But, if I’m being honest, I didn’t think this was an especially strong debate performance. Whereas a lot of his debates are blowouts, I thought this was roughly evenly matched. However, certainContinue reading “On the Dave S. Alex N debate at SoHo”

The concept of insurance is essentially a hedge against certain kinds of risk. When you buy car insurance, you’re basically buying the ability to sell your car for a certain price to the insurance company, a price most of the time, you wouldn’t be willing to accept. The big issues are adverse selection and failingContinue reading “Insurance is a type of option”

Almost every time I go to the supermarket, I scan the aisles for a protein treat that I could relish. I try new treats most of the time, and as a result, I think I have a pretty good understanding of what’s being hyped by VC, versus what’s going to get real consumer demand. InContinue reading “The Who is Who of Protein Desserts”

So, it’s been 2 months since I finished my masters. Given that I crash out without challenges in front of me, here are the following challenges I’m beginning to work on. Training for a tough mudder, a 15 k race with 10 obstacles, running every day as well as the daily push-ups I do. ClimbingContinue reading “Learning Advertising Tech et All”

Most people enjoy being around people similar to them. There’s a natural comfort in surrounding yourself with folks who share a lot of the same ideas. Others prefer being in diverse environments, where they can learn from other peoples, groups, and ideas. I happen to prefer diverse environments, but there’s an obnoxious contingent of peopleContinue reading “Some Thoughts on Free Association”

I said I’d get a master’s degree done in six months, that I’d run a half marathon, and that I’d write a book this upcoming year. Aside from the book, we’re finishing way ahead of schedule! Next goals: AWS certifications, PMP, CFA, CFI

I’m planning on repainting my room, adding a mural of some sort on the ceiling, getting rid of a bookshelf, redoing my blinds, finding a nice mattress frame, replacing my door, and cutting down my supplements and books to ultimately make my area beautiful. I like the idea of making my living space serene andContinue reading “Assorted Home Improvement Ideas”