The Penny Is Dead, But Precision Isn't
The penny is gone, but only in the physical world. Online, you can still transact in amounts down to 1/10000th of a penny. Why is that and who does it help? Hint: not you.
Sanjay Parekh
Thoughts on technology, security, startups, finance, and public policy.
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Sharing without Social
The platforms that were supposed to keep us connected to the people we care about have spent the last fifteen years getting worse at exactly that job. I don't mean this in the abstract, "kids these days" sense. I mean it mechanically. Facebook used to show
Announcing ofAtlanta.com
Quick. Name ten doughnut shops in metro Atlanta. Not chains. Real, independent doughnut shops. If you struggled with that, you're not alone. And that's the problem. We live in one of the most dynamic metros in the country and yet discovering what's actually here
Idea Giveaway (Because Someone Should Build These Things)
Today I'm starting what I hope becomes a series of posts where I share ideas I'd love to see executed but won't have time to build myself.
Entrepreneurial Failure at an Atlanta Nonprofit
After 311 days as the first Entrepreneur in Residence at the United Way of Greater Atlanta, I'm no longer with the organization.
I'm Joining United Way of Greater Atlanta
UPDATE: I'm no longer at UWGA as of January 2025.
IP Geolocation Is Twenty-Five Years Old
Twenty-five years ago I had an idea which changed the way the Internet worked. Looking back, it was an incredible ride.
How I'd Fix Atlanta
I recently stumbled upon a great series of essays entitled "How I'd Fix Atlanta" orchestrated by Austin Ray. Here is my first of three ideas on how I'd "fix" Atlanta.
Corporate Philanthropy Is Sabotaging Diversity
Everyone believes that corporate and foundation philanthropy is a great thing. The problem is that money distorts how non-profits act just like it distorts other organizations.
Policy Proposal: Supporting Startups to Fix “Economic Development”
The U.S. spends $80 billion to $170 billion per year giving large corporations economic incentives to move from place to place within the country while these companies are shown to be net job destroyers over a multi-decade time frame.
The Future of Startup Fundraising
Why my two minute segment for CNN International on the future of startup fundraising was geared towards the general public and not entrepreneurs.
The Problem With Georgia HB 1069 (Part 2)
A follow up to my initial analysis of Georgia's angel tax credit.
The Problem With Georgia HB 1069 (Part 1)
An initial analysis of what Georgia's angel tax credit really means.