March 2010
3 posts
An Evil Plot to Take Over the World
I don’t have time for much TV, but when I do, it’s with my kids, and these days, it’s almost always Phineas and Ferb. The show’s villain, Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz is quite possibly my favorite villain of all time.
A routinely bumbling, incompetent and forgetful mad scientist, Doofenshmirtz’s goal in life is to “take over the entire tri-state area”. He...
I recently read Sarah Tavel’s post on Why Aren’t There More Women in Startups — Some New Data. The conversation is worth a look if you’re interested in the subject. Indeed, we ladies are a rare breed on the startup scene.
My impression is that lots of people would like to see that change — men as well as women. But the path forward is not very clear.
In response...
What Mom Taught Me About Business
When I was in middle school, dad had a heart attack and was sidelined in his job. Mom, who needed extra cash, turned to the only career path that seemed open to her. She became a Mary Kay Lady.
And so each trip to the supermarket, she was on her game. Approaching strangers with a smile and warm eyes, offering them a “complimentary facial” to make them feel better, brighten them up. A sexy,...
