M&A and Technology

Expect SOA and SaaS deals in the software world.

Energy or Economics

I don't know why people like Vinod Khosla who are not professional energy experts by experience or training (those would be people with training in mechanical, chemical, nuclear or general energy engineering training) get themselves involved in leading investments on energy companies. Some basic training in energy conservation and energy systems, of the sort chemical engineers receive, or employing people who do have such knowledge, on a routine basis, would be minimally necessary in organizing leadership in such ventures. (See "Khosla's Conspiracy," in The Wall Street Journal.)

Boy Shepherd

Boy Shepherd, Foothills of Mount Sabalan, 2004
Originally uploaded by M.Mortazavi

What would your rather be?

A venture capitalist, a Wall Street executive or this boy shepherd?