# david cohen — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover david cohen. Page: Feed: --- ## [Wake Up](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/19/wake-up/) _2026-08-20 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ True to form, Bret Stephens has an essay in yesterday’s New York Times in which, following AOC’s claims that “Woke 1.0” was “crazy,” he reiterates her point, then offers up a list of nine of Woke 1.0’s victims, and demands restitution for them. The common denominator of all of these victims is that they’re writers \[…\] ## [If Looks Could Kill](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/19/if-looks-could-kill/) _2026-08-19 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ “Jason Arday’s hiring at Cambridge shows us that higher education needs to take a hard look at the structural problems at its core!” And what does the hiring of Nathan Cofnas at Ghent show us? Any structural problems there? ## [Protocols of the Elders of Academia](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/18/protocols-of-the-elders-of-academia/) _2026-08-18 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ If Jason Arday’s presence at Cambridge proved that academia is full of undeserving black hires, why doesn’t Nathan Cofnas’s presence at Ghent prove that academia is full of Zionist hereditarians bent on using higher education as a launching pad for a eugenicist revolution? How did Arday become the tip of a submerged iceberg, and Cofnas \[…\] ## [Silicon Valley’s Human Shields](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/17/silicon-valleys-human-shields/) _2026-08-18 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ Consider this excerpt from a Guest Essay in today’s New York Times by Sharon Weinberger, editor in chief of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and author of a forthcoming book, Valley of Death: How Big Tech is Fueling the Future of War. People seem to forget that Silicon Valley was largely born on the \[…\] ## [Roundabouts](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/16/roundabout/) _2026-08-16 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ One of the topics discussed at the Princeton Town Council this past Monday was roundabouts. The Council wants to install one at the corner of Terhune and Harrison, I believe it was. I don’t like roundabouts, and hope they don’t build this one, but I have to admit that the issue is more complicated and \[…\] ## [Masters of the Universe](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/16/masters-of-the-universe/) _2026-08-16 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ The Times “Covers” the Iran WarHere’s The New York Times describing recent developments in the US-Israeli war against Iran and Lebanon: The June memorandum of understanding was widely seen as a boon for Iran, granting the regime badly needed sanctions relief even as talks over tough concessions like nuclear enrichment were postponed for later. But \[…\] ## [Who Kidnapped Najam Sethi? And Who Didn’t?](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/14/who-kidnapped-najam-sethi/) _2026-08-14 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ Originally published at the History News Network, March 15, 2004. The letters section of The New York Review of Books for February 12, 2004 contains a heated exchange between Bernard-Henry Levy, author of Who Killed Daniel Pearl? (2003) and William Dalrymple, who reviewed Levy s book in the December 4 issue of the NYRB (“Murder in Karachi”). As it happens, I have \[ \] ## [ICE-Free Zone for Princeton](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/10/ice-free-zone-for-princeton/) _2026-08-10 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ Statement to Mayor Municipal Council of Princeton400 Witherspoon St., Princeton, New JerseyAugust 10, 2026 Almost exactly a year ago today, the Mayor and Council unanimously passed resolution R-25-275, a resolution supporting passage of what was then called the Immigrant Trust Act. Among other things, the resolution called on other municipalities to join with Princeton \[ \] ## [“Whataboutism”](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/09/whataboutitsm/) _2026-08-09 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ Further Reflections on the Jason Arday Case My post on the Jason Arday controversy, “Black Plagiarism Matters,” has gotten more-than-usual traffic for posts at this blog, much of it via Roderick Long’s Facebook page (thanks, Roderick), where there’s an extensive discussion of the post, much of it admittedly point-missing and pointless. One common criticism I’ve \[ \] ## [Aristotle vs. Institutional Neutrality](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/06/aristotle-vs-institutional-neutrality/) _2026-08-07 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ A bunch of us had a contentious discussion the other day about institutional neutrality, apropos of my then-upcoming talk about it at the Heterodox Academy conference. One topic that came up was how institutional neutrality relates to curricular decisions. Is there an institutionally neutral way of deciding, say, whether a given topic or discipline merits \[ \] ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ytBDJstlJEou) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Getting in the Way](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/06/getting-in-the-way/) _2026-08-06 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ Jesus did get in the way of empire Mary Anne Grady Flores, Ithaca Catholic Workers Movement As I ve mentioned here a few times (May 26, May 28, July 1), I support the direct-action activist effort to block weapons shipments from the United States to Israel. These shipments conscript our complicity in Israeli aggression, occupation, and war \[ \] ## [Black Plagiarism Matters](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/05/black-plagiarism-matters/) _2026-08-06 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ One of the biggest higher ed stories out there right now is the Jason Arday plagiarism case. The New York Times has run two articles on it in the last two days, the Guardian is running with it, the Times of London is pushing it, and then there s Tech Times, Times Higher Education, The Telegraph \[ \] ## [Like a Surgeon](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/02/like-a-surgeon/) _2026-08-03 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ Back in February 2025, I wrote a post here in which I took issue with the trend among physicians of objecting to the use of the word “provider” for physician. Physicians object to that term because they find the “provider” terminology disrespectful and status-diminishing, but my claim was that the objection is itself just an \[ \] ## [“Iran’s Fractured Leadership”](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/08/01/irans-fractured-leadership/) _2026-08-01 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ I wrote the post below the line back in April, but got pulled into other things, and never posted it. But I feel pretty vindicated: since late March, the Times s narrative has turned 180 degrees. In March, they were quoting officials quite sure that Iran s leadership was too fractured to act in a unified way. \[ \] ## [Port Elizabeth 4 On Trial (CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/07/30/port-elizabeth-4-on-trial/) _2026-07-30 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ I VE JUST GOTTEN WORD THAT THE COURT HAS, WITH LESS THAN 24 HOURS NOTICE, CANCELED TOMORROW S TRIAL FOR THE SECOND TIME. APPARENTLY, A JUDGE AND PROSECUTOR COULD NOT BE AVAILABLE TOMORROW. THERE IS, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, NO RE-SCHEDULED DATE. Irfan Khawaja, August 4, 6 pm. Port Elizabeth 4 Face Trial for Blocking the Shipment of \[ \] ## [Why Some Startups Hit $1B (And Why Most Stall)](https://davidgcohen.com/2026/07/29/why-some-startups-hit-1b-and-why-most-stall/) _2026-07-29 · David Cohen · Hi, I'm David G. Cohen_ When Amir Hegazi and I first started talking about writing a book together, we kept coming back to one central puzzle. Over the last two decades at Techstars, I’ve had the privilege of working with more than 5,000 startup teams. Across thousands of pitch decks, late-night mentoring sessions, and board meetings, you start to spot Continue Reading The post Why Some Startups Hit $1B (And Why Most… ## [Institutional Neutrality, Coeducation, and History](https://irfankhawajaphilosopher.com/2026/07/26/institutional-neutrality-coeducation-and-history/) _2026-07-27 · Irfan Khawaja · Policy of Truth_ Since my first post here on institutional neutrality in 2025, Heterodox Academy has, predictably, re-affirmed its commitment to the doctrine by way of the same tired arguments for it, and done its fair share of bragging about the latest institutions to have signed on to it. For all their talk about viewpoint diversity and the \[ \] ## [Burn Bright, Not Out: James Oliver Jr. on Founder Mental Wellness](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/burn-bright-not-out-james-oliver-jr-on-founder-mental-wellne) _2026-02-17 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with James Oliver Jr., Techstars alum, entrepreneur, and author of Burn Bright, Not Out . James shares his journey navigating the pressures of high achievement and the hidden cost of hustle culture. He introduces the Burn Bright Spectrum, a framework to help founders recognize the difference between healthy ambition and burnout, and… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/69948d5f3ba25772fecd5ea0/media.mp3) ## [Finding Your Way Back to What You Love Through Give First with John Fein](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/finding-your-way-back-to-what-you-love-through-give-first-wi) _2026-01-20 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with John Fein, partner at Firebrand Ventures and former Techstars managing director. John reflects on the winding path of his career, from moments of uncertainty to finding renewed purpose through startups, venture, and community building. He shares how small acts of generosity, like answering a random email or making an… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/696ff269cf18de22d7e4fc5e/media.mp3) ## [The Long Game of Venture and Generosity with David Hornik](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/the-long-game-of-venture-and-generosity-with-david-hornik) _2026-01-06 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld talks with David Hornik, founding partner at Lobby Capital. David shares how a relationship driven approach has shaped his career in venture capital, from investing to community building. He reflects on why generosity compounds over time, how trust creates durable networks, and why long term thinking matters in both business and life. The… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/695d3bcb8e6dd12efbfb9fb7/media.mp3) ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/svKzuzuV9qbh) _2026-01-06 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Rethinking Capitalism with Seth Levine](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/rethinking-capitalism-with-seth-levine) _2025-12-09 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen talks with Seth Levine, Partner at Foundry and co-author of Capital Evolution . Seth looks back on the early days of Techstars, the original Boulder community that shaped it, and how Foundry is approaching its final fund while still actively investing. The conversation explores why so many people are questioning capitalism today. Seth breaks… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/69383a15f05d0f3607492d9c/media.mp3) ## [Starting and Closing a Bank in 3 Months with Bala Kamallakharan](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/starting-and-closing-a-bank-in-3-months-with-bala-kamallakha) _2025-11-25 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld talks with Bala Kamallakharan, founder of Startup Iceland and a driving force behind the country’s modern startup ecosystem. Bala shares the remarkable story of moving to Mumbai to build an Icelandic bank in 2008, only to watch the entire financial system collapse overnight. Within three months, he went from launching a new bank to shutting it… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/69249294ac4db2b031bfcdd6/media.mp3) ## [How Pledge 1% Sparked a Global Movement for Startup Philanthropy](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/how-pledge-1-sparked-a-global-movement-for-startup-philanthr) _2025-11-11 · Give First_ In this special episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld and Sameer Dholakia revisit the origins of Pledge 1%, the global movement helping startups build philanthropy into their business from the start. What began as a simple conversation in Boulder between Brad and Rally Software co-founder Ryan Martens grew into a worldwide initiative championed by Salesforce, Atlassian, Techstars, and… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/691355d7543edcb560a7597a/media.mp3) ## [How Sameer Dholakia Led SendGrid to IPO and Exit](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/how-sameer-dholakia-led-sendgrid-to-ipo-and-exit) _2025-10-28 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Sameer Dholakia, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and former CEO of SendGrid, the first Techstars company to go public. When Sameer joined SendGrid, growth was slowing and the company was losing money. Under his leadership, it became a $250M business, went public, and was later acquired by Twilio. Sameer shares the story of… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/6900fff82d04968b7759cd9c/media.mp3) ## [The Compass Within: Robert Glazer on Leading with Core Values](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/the-compass-within-robert-glazer-on-leading-with-core-values) _2025-10-15 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Robert Glazer, 5x entrepreneur, #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, and author of the new book The Compass Within. Robert shares his framework for uncovering personal core values, the principles that guide decisions, relationships, and leadership. The conversation explores why many people are climbing the… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/68efb967ce402940bc98e55f/media.mp3) ## [AI First Leaders | Andy Sack & Adam Brotman on Scaling with the AI Wave](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/ai-first-leaders-andy-sack-adam-brotman-on-scaling-with-the) _2025-09-23 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with longtime Techstars friend Andy Sack and former Starbucks Chief Digital Officer Adam Brotman, co-CEOs of Forum3 and co-authors of AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand . They explore why AI isn’t just another vertical, but the foundation of how companies will be built, operated, and scaled in the years… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/68d2a75c6f2bb8719f28deb9/media.mp3) ## [Building Startups and Lasting Relationships with Scott Dorsey](https://shows.acast.com/give-first/episodes/building-startups-and-lasting-relationships-with-scott-dorse) _2025-09-09 · Give First_ In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld talks with Scott Dorsey, co-founder of High Alpha and former CEO of ExactTarget, the email marketing pioneer acquired by Salesforce. Scott shares his journey from launching a startup with no technical background to building a company of 2,000 employees, going public, and running Salesforce Marketing Cloud. The conversation dives into why… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5f15aaf5ea96cb0d9679b721/e/68c058e2f7970b080fa6443a/media.mp3) ## [Techstars Colorado, a startup community partnership](https://davidgcohen.com/2024/10/29/techstars-colorado-a-startup-community-partnership/) _2024-10-29 · David Cohen · Hi, I'm David G. Cohen_ Have you heard the news? We re planning to bring the Techstars accelerator back to Boulder in 2025! Huge thanks to Nicole Glaros and Natty Zola for making it happen! We are excited to be partnering with the Colorado startup community to make it happen! For more info, check out Nicole s post, and then give Natty s a Continue Reading The post Techstars Colorado, a startup community partnership…