Modern Meditations: Danny Rimer

There is beauty in something well-made. The fine fit of a tailored suit. The delicate stitching of a vibrant rug. The mechanical elegance of a well-tuned watch, ticking silently. The same aesthetic laws that govern these objects – and innumerable others – apply to the business world, too. There is such a thing as a beautiful, elegant business. Not ... See more

One of my favorite examples of TAM’s irrelevance is Etsy. Early on, our peers were thinking, “How big could arts and crafts possibly be? I go to farmers markets, and maybe two or three people are polishing wooden bowls or selling earrings they’ve made in their free time. How many of those folks are there, and how many will actually use something li... See more