Rethinking Risk: don’t be afraid to concentrate it

Risk diversification is a key concept in risk mitigation. But it shouldn’t be the only concept. Here’s why.
A better business model

The world needs a model for doing business where positive multiplier effects are natural and self-reinforcing. We think we’ve found a way to do that.
Rethinking Inflation: it’s not all monetary

Actually, inflation isn’t always money’s fault. And in a world of free capital flows, monetary inflation is often imported from another Central Bank.
Working Through Grief

Even when life ends for a loved one, our working lives will carry on. The time to mentally prepare to go on with the show is…right now.
How do you build a new industry?

The investment world needs a road map for industry development, because the world needs new and better industries.
Money is backed by everything

Money is backed by everything, and by nothing, and by whatever you want. It’s the piece of string whose length is as long as you want it to be. That’s a good thing.
Solving for Loneliness

We’re more connected than ever, but stuck in an epidemic of loneliness. The matrix has caught us in a utilitarian feedback loop.
Aquaculture in Africa: the risky frontier for impact investment

Impact investing could and should have better impact. But it’s a high risk game, and it takes real courage to get there.
Rent or Buy? Well, I bought a house.

An extremely long reflection on the need for shelter, how best to acquire it, why I bought one when everyone is selling, and when parents really do know best.
What is Thought Leadership anyway?

Some notes on why I’ve got a new site, and on what the future holds.