Self Control, Motivation and Why Bronze is better than Silver [Startuponomics 2011]

Sep 4,2011 | (1) | Filed in: Behavioural Economics, Featured, Startuponomics
clocky alarm clock - Motivating?

The second talk at Startuponomics was made by Dan Ariely and it concerned the problem of self control and how to go about motivating oneself better.

What Can Jam Teach You About Choice? [Startuponomics 2011]

Sep 1,2011 | (3) | Filed in: Behavioural Economics, Startuponomics
Choice

From the people who brought you the Intelligent Investor’s 15 day free trial series, today the Startuponomics trip report series has begun. Be excited, be ready.

Five Theories About The Future Of Innovation Online

Jul 20,2011 | (2) | Filed in: Innovation
5 Bears

Google, Facebook, Amazon and Ebay have grown to massive online companies. The network effects of these companies might affect the trend of innovation amongst internet start ups for years to come.

How a Trip to Antarctica Can Show You How Not To Spend Your Time

Jul 3,2011 | (9) | Filed in: Opinion
antarctica

Imagine you have been given an offer. If you choose to accept the offer, you’ll be taken on a hypothetical trip to Antarctica and you’ll be given an endless supply of money. However, as with most hypothetical amateur thought experiments, there is a catch.

Why Facebook and Linked In IPOs Might Scare Users

May 20,2011 | (2) | Filed in: Company Valuation, Featured
Linked in header image

Linked In’s IPO and Facebook’s coming IPO have got me thinking. Linked In’s first day multiple of 300-600 times implies that shareholders either plan on making a lot more money than they currently are or that they love losing buckets of cash in the near term.