To Blog Or Not To Blog: I Finally Answered The Question

As a venture capitalist, I spend my days writing emails, taking calls, and sitting in meetings. I've been deeply involved with the evolution of email and web-based communication technologies. When Dan Bricklin introduced me to blogging, I was intrigued. I started following the blogs of my VC colleagues like Fred Wilson, Jerry Colonna, Jeff Nolan, and Martin Tobias.

Fred's blog "Transparency" made me contemplate starting my own, and Jerry's "Boomtime, Part Three" nearly convinced me. I thought, "Maybe I should share my insights too." After all, I write, read, think, talk, and learn for a living. Surely, I must have something valuable to contribute to the blogosphere, right?

But as I sat down to write my first post, reality hit me like a failed Series A round. I stared at the blank screen, fingers hovering over the keyboard, and realized a profound truth: I had absolutely nothing interesting to say.

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Sure, I spend my days writing emails, taking calls, and sitting in meetings. But let's be honest, who wants to read about that? "Today, I sent 47 emails and had 3 conference calls. Oh, and I ate a sandwich." Riveting stuff, truly.

I tried to jazz it up, I really did. I considered live-tweeting my inbox management strategy or creating a YouTube series called "Watch Me Read Emails for 8 Hours Straight." But even I couldn't pretend that was content worth consuming.

I struggled with whether the world needs yet another set of musings from a VC. I pondered if my thoughts on the latest tech trends or hot takes on startup valuations would add any value. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that what the world needs is fewer people like me thinking they have something important to say just because they have a checkbook and a LinkedIn profile.

In the end, I had to face the music. The world doesn't need another VC blog. It doesn't need my musings on the latest tech trends or my hot takes on startup valuations. What the world needs is fewer people like me thinking they have something important to say just because they have a checkbook and a LinkedIn profile.

So, I'm hanging up my blogging hat before it even touched my head. I'm going back to what I do best: sending emails, taking calls, and occasionally making good investment decisions. And if you ever find yourself wondering what I'm up to, just assume I'm in a meeting. Because let's face it, I probably am.

While I may not be blogging, I'll continue to learn from and be inspired by those who do it well. I'll keep following the insightful posts of my colleagues and other thought leaders in the industry. And who knows? Maybe one day, I'll have something truly unique and valuable to share. But until then, I'm content to be a reader rather than a writer in this vast digital landscape.

In the meantime, if you're looking for VC insights, I highly recommend checking out the blogs I mentioned earlier. They've mastered the art of turning their daily experiences into valuable content. As for me, I'll stick to what I know best - making investments and attending meetings. Because sometimes, the most valuable contribution you can make is knowing when to stay silent.

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