Author Archives: Stan
The miracle fabric of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurialism, to me, is the miracle of creating value out of nothing, a business from a blank sheet of paper, a product from a daydream, careers out of thin air. It’s creativity, combined with courage and a vision. It has … Continue reading
The Iran anti-nuclear deal is a no-brainer
Okay, so I haven’t read the full agreement, but I’m having a hard time seeing what we lose by ratifying the treaty negotiated with Iran. We get information, reductions in enrichment capacity and open examination of formerly hidden facilities. We … Continue reading
Is the price really right?
“Dear Stan, Our company is a relative newcomer to our industry, although the founders are the same people who created the industry thirty odd years ago. The founders decided to re-enter the market with a competitive offering based on superior … Continue reading
Astronomical capitalism
As a ten year old, I dreamed of going into space, to the moon. Maybe other places outside the immediate neighborhood. The science fiction books I read encouraged me that such adventures were possible within my lifetime. And until 1981, … Continue reading