SnagLearning; and the New York Times present an online film festival about 9/11; important films to put a focus on what happened ten years ago.
Click here to read about this initiative and to see the first films in the library. Thank you.
Daily Archives: August 31, 2011
Treasures Across The Street
So today I went across the street from Verizon Center to tour the National Portrait Gallery.What a magnificent building; with such great treasures within.
A fantastic atrium; wonderful and interesting architecture and one of kind items such as human masks of Abraham Lincoln; Edison’s inventions and portraits; a life- size portrait of George Washington, Katherine Hepburn’s portrait and her 4 Academy Awards – great galleries of all of our President’s photos – sports figures – and so much more. They have a beautiful portrait of Eunice Shriver too that was meaningful to me to see.
It is open at 11:30AM to 7:00PM every day and is free to the public. Go check it out some time. We are so fortunate to live in such a fantastic setting. I have walked by that building a million times and today was the first time I ever went deep within. I will go back and spend many hours there it is that cool of a place to explore.
The Soft Path
An interesting discussion on our economy and new business models; I think you will enjoy reading this one. Thank you.
So Happy for the Washington Nationals
So happy for the fans.
The Nationals have built the team the right way.
In the next few years. They will become the team to beat in the East; they are young; loaded with talent and with great young pitching. Dynamic young stars; and they will be a great team for a long time as well; is my prediction. This is gonna be fun being a season ticket holder.
Next Tuesday, DC will be rocking as it awaits the return of Stephen Strasburg. It will be electric as he strides back to the mound for the first time this season. We all can’t wait.
Founder Led Companies
I agree with the premise of this article very much.
Founder led companies do better than “professionally managed” companies.
As I have noted as an investor and as a part of senior executive teams, great break out companies need the strong point of view and strength of will and an innate sense of what to do authentically that usually only founders can provide. Founders almost always have the best interest of the company and its customers in mind.
Great founder – great company – great value.
Love the founders; keep them in place and build the teams around them!