Author Archives: Josh Rutstein

Today I am reading all sorts of stories about how Syria has finally admitted to its stocks of chemical and biological weapons.  They are threatening to use them on any foreign invaders and not the Syrian people.  Not anywhere can … Continue reading →

I really hate voicemail.  My outgoing message at work even says so and asks people not to leave me VM.  It really is a useless mode of communication.  Inevitably after 5 minutes of trying to get the message and rewind and write … Continue reading →

After reading one of my blog posts Dr. Eric Burger recommended that I read a book called True Enough: Learning to Live in a Post-Fact Society by Farhad Manjoo, who writes for Salon.  He is reading it too (a lot faster than … Continue reading →

The conventional wisdom in VC circles is that you fund good teams and worry about the idea later.  I still think this is silly, but I am starting to see the logic, at least as far as accelerators are concerned.  … Continue reading →

It could be that I suck at being a son because I never send mom a present or even a card.  I always remember to call.  She thinks I don’t remember and will sometimes call me with some silly excuse … Continue reading →

Yeah that Paul Krugman.  I don’t care what degree he has or who gave him a prize.  He may be a genius, but when he acts like an idiot, someone should call him on it.  This isn’t my idea, it is … Continue reading →

Ben Horowitz starts a lot of his posts with a song quote.  When I started thinking through this one, I couldn’t stop singing this song in my head even though it’s not really relevant. Regrets, I’ve had a few; But … Continue reading →

This morning driving into work I was listening to my Supreme Court podcast and the oral arguments from last week’s Affordable Care Act testimony.  Justice Scalia had a really funny comment that drew laughter from the attendees in the court.  … Continue reading →

We were talking at work the other day about how after a Patriots night game (aka kickoff after 4pm) it’s hard to get into work the next day.  To paint the picture, a 4:15 game ends at 7:45, back to the tailgate by … Continue reading →