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Our Interview With Richard Burry, International E-Commerce Entrepreneur

The Startup Magazine

Recently we visited Richard Burry in his seaside base of operations in Cascais, Portugal for an intriguing conversation about the keys to online success. It may be distribution, advertising, cost, or other reasons. As the founder of Smartvu Ltd., he remains at the leading edge of Internet innovation and achievement.

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Why I invest outside the Silicon Valley

Hippoland

Many startups these days are using a distributed model successfully. Companies like Automattic, for example, have established a truly distributed work model, but this works, because that is part of the culture and important to the people who work there. This can work depending on the type of culture you want to set for your company.

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Why I invest outside the Silicon Valley

Hippoland

Many startups these days are using a distributed model successfully. Companies like Automattic, for example, have established a truly distributed work model, but this works, because that is part of the culture and important to the people who work there. This can work depending on the type of culture you want to set for your company.

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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

The team created an elaborate map showing the transit and smuggling routes from dozens of African countries to the Mediterranean, and possible distribution points for such bracelets in hubs served by groups like Red Cross/Red Crescent. They shared their experiences of how technology has enhanced – and threatens to undermine – diplomatic work.

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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

The team created an elaborate map showing the transit and smuggling routes from dozens of African countries to the Mediterranean, and possible distribution points for such bracelets in hubs served by groups like Red Cross/Red Crescent. They shared their experiences of how technology has enhanced – and threatens to undermine – diplomatic work.