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Re: Bijan Sabet

Mo Koyfman — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:12:49 -0000

Worth reading: https://www.lawfareblog.com...

Re: What A Week

Mo Koyfman — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:55:23 -0000

Beautiful post, Fred

Re: Organizing Knowledge Around Basic Concepts

Mo Koyfman — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:06:16 -0000

have you met the eager panda guys? http://eagerpanda.com/

very early but tackling this exact idea.

happy to facilitate.

Re: RapGenius and the Talmud · A To-The-Point Tech Blog

Mo Koyfman — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 11:43:27 -0000

great! email me: mjkoyfman@gmail.com

Re: RapGenius and the Talmud · A To-The-Point Tech Blog

Mo Koyfman — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:15:36 -0000

check out sefaria.org! we're bringing the depth and sophistication of the talmud into the digital age!

Re: New Outlets & New Voices

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 10:35:39 -0000

understood, but getting quality content if the hardest thing to do and they've started to do it

let's see where they go from here...

Re: Unresolved

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 10:25:12 -0000

i have an awesome doctor for you...

Re: New Outlets & New Voices

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 10:23:34 -0000

i see you found some 'light religion' on medium :)

Re: Markets and Clearing Prices

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:12:03 -0000

they don't see it that way

uberX and taxis show that they want to own all local transport

Re: Markets and Clearing Prices

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 08:49:59 -0000

exactly. if they were permitted to operate, then we'd *actually* see an efficient market.

Re: Markets and Clearing Prices

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:01:01 -0000

You're probably right

But I'm still going to call them on their bullshit

Re: Markets and Clearing Prices

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:53:14 -0000

the reason it could hurt them long term is because it lets Lyft or someone else with a more consumer friendly approach come into their turf.

Re: Markets and Clearing Prices

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 11:01:57 -0000

i'm not sure. it's a great question that i would like to know the answer to.

Re: Markets and Clearing Prices

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 10:27:06 -0000

Firstly, I absolutely love Uber. It is simply one of the best services I have ever used. And I think it has the chance to literally become a utility, which is exactly why I pointed out my problem with how they are doing and communicating surge pricing right now.

My problem with the way Uber does surge pricing, confirmed by every Uber driver I've spoken to since Saturday, is that while they claim those ungodly 10x surges are to stimulate supply, it's all about demand mitigation. The drivers literally have no idea what the surge prices are at any given moment and their behavior of whether to come out to drive or not does not change dynamically. They know they are making 'more money than usual' so they continue to drive, but this is by no means a perfectly efficient market. Not even close. I would bet that 2 - 3x would clear the market in a heartbeat if it was communicated properly to drivers ahead of the inclement weather.

So in those instances, because Uber doesn't want to show 'no cars available', they are simply taking it from those willing to pay the most...and not being honest with them about why. And if Uber just owned the fact that they are pushing pricing to mitigate demand, not supply, and did it in plain english, that would be much better. It might not be the way I did it, but at least they would be communicating straight with their customers.

I think Uber's approach and communication around surge pricing hurts their brand with consumers and therefore potentially their business long term. Even worse than not having enough cars sometimes to satisfy demand, which people are already used to from every other alternative out there.

Re: Starting and Finishing

Mo Koyfman — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:16:12 -0000

On the 5 closers, maybe it means that the founders get all the glory and maybe it's time to start recognizing the operators too.

Re: Spark’s Investment in Plaid

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:47:27 -0000

thanks steve!

Re: Kitchensurfing

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:06:15 -0000

Welcome! We must! Let's catch up soon......

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mo koyfman
general partner, spark capital
t: @mokoyfman
www.mokoyfman.com

Re: mokoyfman.com • @hilaryrosenman’s beautiful Passover table....

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:26:30 -0000

Thanks! We got them for our wedding!

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mo koyfman
general partner, spark capital
t: @mokoyfman
www.mokoyfman.com

Re: Kitchensurfing

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:17:42 -0000

Nice! Just came to Boston!

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mo koyfman
general partner, spark capital
t: @mokoyfman
www.mokoyfman.com

Re: Kitchensurfing

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:17:29 -0000

Thanks Mike!

We're long overdue for a Friday night dinner, so we'll have to make it a Kitchensurfing!

You guys should check it out too.

See you soon.......

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mo koyfman
general partner, spark capital
t: @mokoyfman
www.mokoyfman.com

Re: Fred Wilson Dot VC

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:19:56 -0000

Will definitely try to...

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mo koyfman
general partner, spark capital
t: @mokoyfman
www.mokoyfman.com

Re: Fred Wilson Dot VC

Mo Koyfman — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:49:14 -0000

we're right behind you!

maybe see you in LA......

Re: Blogging to learn

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:28:18 -0000

totally agree. that gets sussed out pretty quickly i think.

Re: Blogging to learn

Mo Koyfman — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:11:25 -0000

the last point is critical. and it separates the good bloggers, journalists, commentators from all the rest. if you don't make a point that some or all will disagree with, you simply get lost in the noise. great post.

Re: Here we go!

Mo Koyfman — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:25:12 -0000

well done, friend. much deserved. here's to many years in this business together.......