Published in The Business of Being Happy and Healthy·Feb 8, 2022Member-onlyThe Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and HappinessA curated list of quotes captured from Eric Jorgenson’s book — Become the best in the world at what you do. Keep redefining what you do until this is true. No one can compete with you on being you. Most of life is a search for who and what needs you the most. The Internet has massively broadened the possible space…Naval Ravikant4 min readNaval Ravikant4 min read
Published in The Business of Being Happy and Healthy·Jan 28, 2022Member-only2021 Annual Report on GrowthDear Personal Board of Advisors, 2021 can be characterized as another year where change was the only constant, both personally and professionally. As I reflect on the challenges, opportunities, and blessings from the past solar cycle, I would like to express my gratitude to all of the high highs and…Reflections8 min readReflections8 min read
Oct 13, 2021Member-onlyLagos: Nigeria’s Silicon ValleyUnderstanding the country’s booming fintech sector — In the next few decades, I believe that the economic sphere of influence will start to shift from Europe & North America to Asia & Africa. The African continent is projected to see its population reach 2.5 billion by 2050. Nigeria, Africa’s biggest…Fintech5 min readFintech5 min read
Published in The Business of Being Happy and Healthy·Jan 3, 2021Member-only2020 Annual Report on GrowthA Year Unlike Any Other — Dear Personal Board of Advisors, 2020 can be characterized as a catalyst for change as we collectively faced a global coronavirus pandemic, a renewed reckoning with racial justice, and an election season in a hyperpolarized political environment. As I reflect on the past solar cycle, I am reunited with my…Reflections10 min readReflections10 min read
Nov 4, 2020Member-onlyJust Women’s SportsInspiring Athletes Trailblazing Sports History and Changing Media — The title of this post pays homage to the Just Women’s Sports podcast hosted by two-time USWNT World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Kelley O’Hara. Recognizing that only four percent of sports coverage is dedicated to women’s sports, O’Hara and her team are looking to take ownership of the…WNBA3 min readWNBA3 min read
Published in The Business of Being Happy and Healthy·May 20, 2020Member-onlyThe Ride of a LifetimeLessons Learned From Robert Iger’s 15 Years As the Disney CEO — Succession When Robert Iger found out that he was going to be named the sixth CEO of the The Walt Disney Company, one of the first people he called among his family, friends, and mentors was Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Iger’s former boss, then-CEO Michael Eisner, had a rocky relationship with…Books6 min readBooks6 min read
Published in The Business of Being Happy and Healthy·Feb 5, 2020Member-onlyWhat Atlanta Can Teach Tech About Cultivating Black TalentThe city is rich in opportunity for African Americans, who are largely underrepresented in the industry. It’s also poised to become a hotbed for AI innovation — Here are the snippets from the article that struck a chord and stood out to me: “When I graduated in 2014, there were less than 100 black men in the whole nation with a PhD in machine learning,” Troy says. “We get scared because we don’t see anybody like us…Tech2 min readTech2 min read
Published in The Business of Being Happy and Healthy·Jan 31, 2020Member-onlyDear KobeAn Open Letter to the Late Kobe Bryant — Your Mamba Mentality instilled in me lives on forever. You demonstrated an unparalleled love for the game, a tremendous work ethic, and a relentless drive to be the best in the world. You epitomized the global reach of the NBA. Your fierce competitiveness on the court and your meticulous attention…Kobe Bryant2 min readKobe Bryant2 min read
Published in The Business of Being Happy and Healthy·Jan 9, 2020Member-onlyMy 2020 Reading ListThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba Pachinko by Min Jin Lee The Tattooist in Auschwitz by Heather Morris The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan…Books2 min readBooks2 min read
Published in The Business of Being Happy and Healthy·Dec 29, 2019Member-only2019 Annual Report on GrowthEmbarking on the 2020s — Dear Personal Board of Advisors, 2019 was a year full of memorable and meaningful experiences including: Launching a podcast with Saalik Lokhandwala called Slick & Shiv. We host conversations across three segments: Shoot the Shit, Deep Discush, and Content Crunch. Our episodes are available on Spotify and Stitcher Seeing LeBron…Reflections5 min readReflections5 min read
