Can Money Buy Happiness?
"Evidence suggests that if we use an increase in our incomes, as many of us do, simply to buy bigger houses and more expensive cars, then we do not end up any happier than before. But if we use an increase in our incomes to buy more of certain inconspicuous goods - such as freedom from a long commute or a stressful job - then the evidence paints a very different picture. Reallocating our time and money in these and similar ways would result in healthier, longer - and happier - lives."
From Daedalus, volume 133, issue 2
Robert Frank
Professor of economics, Cornell University
What a VC Wants
"What do I want to invest in? Technology that actually reduces the technology footprint in my life. Applications that result in a net increase in productivity. And most importantly, technology that enables me to strengthen interpersonal and family relationships. That technology needs to be very easy to use and easy to integrate into my life. One leading candidate, my Nokia 6230 cell phone (even though I had to hack it). Makes me almost want to be a hardware investor."
Posted on www.ventureblog.com
Martin Tobias
Venture partner, Ignition
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