Still a Father, But Not a “Daddy” Any More

When recently watching a father play with his small child, it occurred to me that while I’ll always be a father and hope to remain a “dad,” I’m not a “daddy” any more and I kinda miss that. My kids will turn 20 and 18 this year. They’re adults. They rely on me still, [...]

The 2010 Pan-Mass Challenge

The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (Pan-Mass Challenge or just PMC) is a charitable, 180 mile, 2-day bike ride across the state of Massachusetts that raises money for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.  The ride was the first fundraising bike-a-thon in the country, starting in 1980.  Since then, [...]

The Role of the Independent Director

For the purposes of this post, I’m referring to a member of the board of directors of a company that does:

Offer uninfluenced (by money, power or competition) opinions regarding the company’s strategy, tactics and overall execution decisions. Bring related wisdom gained through experience in the market, product, service, management or company structure. Actively [...]

Angel Investing

After yesterday’s phenomenal Angel Boot Camp in Cambridge (MA), I’ve been thinking about a long overdue post on the topic. I did my first angel investment in 1994 and I’m now in the process of wrapping up my 31st (individually, that is, not as part of a fund) – it’s also my third in [...]