Category Archives: Personal

Shoulder Surgery

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Tom

A couple of months ago I had a fall and I tore my rotator cuff.  This morning I am going under the knife in order to repair it. Several years ago I had shoulder surgery on my other shoulder, so … Continue reading →

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Working with TechStars

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Tom

Over the last few years, TechStars has indirectly touched my life in many ways: I was CEO of IntenseDebate, a TechStars graduate; I have invested in a few TechStars companies; I have met some incredibly great entrepreneurs that I continue … Continue reading →

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Criteria for My Next Gig

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Tom

We know what we are, but know not what we may be. -William Shakespeare As time marches on, I get increasing clarity about what’s important to me, increasing ability discern to benefits and drawbacks to various opportunities, and increasing pressure … Continue reading →

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Anthony Sloan – You’ll be missed.

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Tom

(photo credit: Ed Ellinger) Today I heard of the passing of a friend of mine, Anthony Sloan. Anthony’s passing during his sleep was a shock because he was young and healthy and it came without warning. Anthony was an avid … Continue reading →

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What is your routine?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Tom

I find that having a daily routine increases my productivity dramatically. I often wonder if success is possible without routine. Recently I discovered a website that documents the routines of famous people. It is fascinating browsing. I especially liked Benjamin … Continue reading →

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2009 blogging resumes!

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Tom

After a month long hiatus / vacation, I’m back! I’ve got a lot of pent-up blogs just waiting to be released…

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Why Blog?

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Tom

I am not a long-time nor regular blogger. I often think about why I should or shouldn’t blog. Brad Feld points to a very well thought-out essay on why bloggers blog…Andrew Sullivan’s Why I Blog is a worthwhile read.

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A Weekend…Denied

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Tom

Thursday night, Mark and Mark and Susana and I headed out for Moab for a weekend of fun and riding. We woke up Friday to a beautiful desert morning, had a late breakfast at The Jailhouse Cafe. I had grapefruit … Continue reading →

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Heroism, witnessed

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Tom

Today Sharon and I were climbing on the Wind Tower in Eldorado Canyon State Park. It was a busy Sunday and many “Off Belay” calls were echoing around the canyon. We had just finished our first pitch, and were swapping … Continue reading →

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Trials and Tribulations

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Tom

Today I woke up to a beautiful morning. The sun was shining, it was nice and cool, it was pleasantly quiet except for the chirping birds, and…wait! There’s a couple of godamned bucks on my lawn! Those bastards do nothing … Continue reading →

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