A historical collection of our writing.
Whether or not you like Google+ one thing is clear: Google is all in on this one. Unlike Wave or Buzz which were halfhearted launches at best, Google+ is being woven deeply into everything Google does, including of course search, maps and Android. This is an all out assault with all of Google’s […] Read more (opens Continuations in a new tab)
I used to think that (mobile) phone numbers might play an important role in identity as they are quite stable for people. For instance, I have had my current number since 1999. But now I am wondering whether phone numbers will become meaningless entirely. I receive very few calls that I did not ask […] Read more (opens Continuations in a new tab)
As of last Friday I am off Exchange and my Blackberry, joining the rest of the Union Square Ventures team on Google and Android. While there are still a few small glitches to be worked out, I am happy with the transition. Typing on the screen of my Nexus One is still slower although I […] Read more (opens Continuations in a new tab)
Today we posted on the USV blog about a letter against the Protect IP Act. The letter is signed by 53 VCs from 40 different firms representing over $13 billion in equity capital. Our central objection to the act is that it will harm innovation but we are also pointing out that it will be […] Read more (opens Continuations in a new tab)
The Internet has experienced an epic set of attacks over the last few months. This has ranged from massive compromises such as Sony’s Playstation Network to the smaller but potentially equally impactful breach of Mt. Gox (a bitcoin exchange that is still trying to recover). The affected entities […] Read more (opens Continuations in a new tab)
I had an opportunity to buy shares in the Pandora IPO but chose not to. If I was a super active trader and had stayed on top of it I could have made a fair bit of money as the stock popped by about 60% in early trading but closed even the first day up […] Read more (opens Continuations in a new tab)
