February, 2020 | VBJ

Danish Light: 8 Ideas to Steal from a New Restaurant in Copenhagen by a Studio on the Rise

February 21, 2020 HOME HACKS

Midway through a particularly bleak New York City winter, I’ve been fantasizing about a potential escape—most recently, to Copenhagen. A few weeks ago I was planning an imaginary/hopeful trip, looking at airfares, and poking around the Internet for new hotels and wine bars to try when I stumbled upon Hverdagen—a…

2 Reasons Women Still Get Less than 3 Percent of VC Funding

February 20, 2020 BUSINESS

When my Masthead Media co-founder Julie and I were in the process of launching our content marketing company back in 2011, we’d heard that it could be a lot tougher for women to secure funding for their businesses than men. We had no idea just how much the odds were stacked against…

A Guide to Batanes, Philippines

February 20, 2020 HOLIDAYS

Share this… Nestled in the middle of the ocean between the island of Luzon and Taiwan, Batanes is the northernmost archipelago of the Philippines. This rugged group of islands is shaped by volcanic forces and strong typhoons. It has left a unique landscape perfect for travellers who want to see…

How to Build a Basement Bar

February 20, 2020 HOME HACKS

A bar can be the perfect addition to anyone’s basement. Here’s what you should keep in mind when planning your subterranean entertaining oasis. What’s Your Dream Bar Like? When you get past the daydreaming phase of basement bar construction, start making your dreams a reality by making a plan. Begin…

2 Ways to Resolve Conflict on Your Leadership Team

February 19, 2020 BUSINESS

Even the most brilliant and talented leaders can’t do all the work themselves. For example, Bill Gates was great at developing software, but not as good at managing a sales force and holding people accountable. For that, he relied on his college friend, Steve Ballmer. As your company grows, you’ll need…

Rosetta: Mexico City’s Most Beautiful Restaurant?

February 19, 2020 HOME HACKS

Spotted on our designer friend Victoria Kirk‘s Instagram: Rosetta in Mexico City, the prettiest restaurant we’ve seen in a while. Owner Elena Reygadas studied in New York and London before returning home to open Rosetta in 2010; since then, she’s been named Latin America’s Best Female Chef (in 2014), earned…

3 Ways to Make Real Connections at Networking Events That Go Way Beyond Small Talk

February 18, 2020 BUSINESS

I attended a very large tech conference this week, the OurCrowd Summit in Jerusalem. There were thousands of people there, and trillions of dollars in the room. So I was surprised that many friends and colleagues whom I would have expected to see there simply did not show up. When I asked them why,…

JLC Live New England Event 2020 Giveaway Official Rules

February 18, 2020 HOME HACKS

OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN Sponsor: This Old House JLC New England Live Insider Event Giveaway (“Giveaway”) is sponsored by This Old House Ventures, LLC, 262 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT 06902 (“Sponsor”). Giveaway Entry Period: The Giveaway starts at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time (ET) on…

When Steve Jobs Died At 56, His Brain Was Only 27

February 17, 2020 BUSINESS

There was one thing, however, that Jobs didn’t know, although he might have guessed it to be true. Meditation does more than just calm you down and make you (as Jobs intuited) a better manager. Meditation literally causes your brain to age backwards. Under normal circumstances, brains deteriorate as they…

Back-to-Nature Basics: A New Lighting and Hardware Line, Handmade in LA

February 17, 2020 HOME HACKS

News of a just-launched lighting and hardware line, handmade in Los Angeles, recently landed in our inbox. Preston Alba, the studio coordinator at Commune, one of our favorite design studios, wrote to tell us of his new venture. “Lakes is an ongoing project, beginning with this small initial release [of…