The Innovators by Walter Isaacson

Over the weekend, I finished reading the book "The Innovators" by Walter Isaacson. I thought it was an informative and inspiring read. 

The book starts with the story of Ada, Countess of Lovelace and ends with the author's reflections on how her vision has become reality some 150 years later. 

Google and Berkshire Hathaway in the news

Two major pieces of news greeted me as I woke up this morning:

1. Google will restructure and launch a new holding company called Alphabet.
2. Berkshire Hathaway has acquired Precision, a company that makes aircraft parts for $32.3 billion.

I have long admired both companies as they have very clear game plans which they execute almost flawlessly.

Chuck Taylor All Star II has landed

Last week, Converse announced that they are releasing an update to the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star shoe. It's the first update for the shoe in 98 years!