How to cut through bureaucracy: a step-by-step guide

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In my last article, I mentioned that a large company once held $400,000 of our money hostage. Here is a step-by-step replay of what actually happened and practical lessons learned....continue reading

Be YOUR hammer and look for YOUR nail

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One of my worst moments as a start-up CEO was when I lost $400,000. The short of it is that a customer had sent us the money, but my company...continue reading

My worst investment mistake and 3 lessons learned

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I stared at the screen in disbelief. My biggest stock position was down 90%. $30,000 of my hard-earned savings down the drain. Permanently. How the HELL did this happen? At...continue reading

Negotiating a new car purchase – a step-by-step guide

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Earlier this week, I bought a brand-new car for the first time. I used tricks that I’ve learned as an entrepreneur, and the negotiation was rather fun. Join me for...continue reading

The privilege to take a risk

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My first entrepreneurial experience happened right after my first semester of college. In January 2008, I did a brief winter internship. My boss was a part time law professor. Publishers...continue reading

Yishi’s Stock Portfolio Q3 2020 Review

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Here is an overview of my personal stock portfolio as of September 30th, 2020. The 15 companies I own span a wide variety of industries. US centric with global revenues:...continue reading

“We win, they lose” – Radically Reframing the US Immigration Debate

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My parents brought me to America when I was 6 years old. Not a day goes by do I forget how fortunate I am to be a naturalized US...continue reading

Poker + business + applied lessons from Nassim Taleb

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This summer, a casino opened up right by Boston. And I’ve swung by a few times to play Texas Hold’em — low stakes cash games. As mentioned in my Liar’s Dice...continue reading

My Personal Mission & How I Arrived Here (Part 3 of 3)

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(Note, this is Part 3 of a 3 Part Series titled “My Personal Why”. Part 1 – Switching from Hedge Fund Investor to Software Entrepreneur, Part 2 - Warren Buffett, Charlie...continue reading

Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and the Principles of Entrepreneurship

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Over the years, I’ve invested hundreds of hours in trying to absorb the worldly wisdom of Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger. (Saved here are the best Munger / Buffett materials...continue reading

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Category: Personal

How to cut through bureaucracy: a step-by-step guide

Be YOUR hammer and look for YOUR nail

My worst investment mistake and 3 lessons learned

Negotiating a new car purchase – a step-by-step guide

The privilege to take a risk

Yishi’s Stock Portfolio Q3 2020 Review

“We win, they lose” – Radically Reframing the US Immigration Debate

Poker + business + applied lessons from Nassim Taleb

My Personal Mission & How I Arrived Here (Part 3 of 3)

Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and the Principles of Entrepreneurship