Recently, I indulged in a rare "liquid lunch" with a trusted friend (name withheld to protect the not so innocent). Our annual catch-up meeting evolved into a frank appraisal of my blog. Amidst his slightly slurred remarks, he posed a super-clear, pointed question: "’Lessons’ is insightful, sure, but where's the real Doug?" This query lingered in my thoughts, spurring me to write this introspective piece. My usual fare of macroeconomics, tech finance and markets, business and technological analysis lacked a personal touch, akin to the impersonal nature of a startup's P&L or AOP.
Thanks once again Doug for the candor, honesty, and insight.