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"The truth shall set you free." -- Caltech

Sunday, March 29, 2015

traveling to the Amazon (the jungle, not the company)

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I went with friends for a week to the Amazon jungle. Here I'm with the amazing Sha-mayn, and also my friend Axe (leftmost) from su...
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Tuesday, February 03, 2015

cycle of addiction: 99% frustration, 1% pure elation

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I'm watching the behind-the-scenes commentary of the movie "Field of Dreams", while working. Because, you know, the comment...
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Sunday, February 01, 2015

hate is not the real problem

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Hanging out with my brother. Brother: "Sometimes we get product feedback that's really negative.  Like: 'This is the worst i...
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

story of how one guy screwed his team in his quest for glory

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A story of the Green Bay Packers, of ego and suffering. Made by Patrick Epino using Evertoon.
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

frustration for The Imitation Game

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Last week, I watched The Imitation Game.  I was really looking forward to it, because 1. it has the actor who plays Sherlock (which is a gr...
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Friday, January 02, 2015

pillows for my loft

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My friend Shane is a serial entrepreneur / CEO and also an amazing interior designer (she designed Peter Thiel's homes).  Also she is ...
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Monday, December 15, 2014

most and least supportive people

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As a startup founder, your own morale is an important resource.  So it's smart to be careful who you spend your time with. I've d...
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Thursday, November 06, 2014

through all the world there goes one long cry

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I really like this quote, at the end of Babette's Feast (a movie about a superb Parisian chef): Through all the world there goes one ...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

My new company Evertoon

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I'm finally ready to talk about my new startup Evertoon, and my work transition! Earlier this year, I left my role as CTO of Minted, ...
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Wednesday, October 08, 2014

Reunion

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My high school reunion was held a few weeks ago. Last month, I was debating whether to go, and googled "should I go to my high schoo...
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

inspiration by kiwis

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I am reaching the end of watching 54 hours of Lord of the Rings behind-the-scenes commentary, and am freaking out that it's almost over...
Monday, September 29, 2014

you can stand under my parasol

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At a party with brother Tom! Check out the shark in the background. Drove over this bridge on the way to Napa for a friend's bi...
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Friday, September 19, 2014

twerking

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Talking to an innocent friend. Me: "Robin Thicke has been apologizing a lot to his wife.  There was a situation where Miley Cyrus wa...
Friday, September 12, 2014

i'm sure i will be so popular this time around

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I'm going to my high school reunion next weekend.  Recently I got in touch with a classmate I hadn't spoken to since high school, J...
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Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Art Basel in December!

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I am super incredibly excited to go to Art Basel in 3 months.  Yay! I went once before, in 2009.  We met Val Kilmer the afternoon we arri...
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Saturday, September 06, 2014

Random moments August 2014

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Memories from the past two months. About to board the ferry for camping on Angel Island! This camping spot is only a 30-minu...
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Friday, September 05, 2014

software and the mark of love

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Once upon a time, my friend Gor said, "When you're using a software product, you can tell if the creator loves it.  If they love i...
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Friday, August 29, 2014

Library

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I'm staying in a weekend house with a library, something I have always wanted!   I am sitting in the armchair with my kindle. I am here ...
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Whew, keys handed over

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My clean-up is complete and keys handed over and new tenants are happily ensconced in my Mountain View townhouse!  Or at least stressfully ...
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

humbled

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I find it strange that when people win an award or get an amazing job, they say that they are "humbled". This makes no sense to ...
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I was born in Beijing and moved to the US at age 5. When pronouncing my name, the "e" is silent.
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