For less than half of what he was making there, Reichart joined a tiny internet start-up called Onclave, where he s been since this past October. I m a human information filter. It s an honor, really. There s a high likelihood of failure, but a huge potential pay-off for success. It s essential to be passionate about what you re doing, or you can t find the justification for all you have to give.
Optimism is also essential, given the risks.
Not being sure of where he ll be six months from now, however, is not the kind of thing that will faze someone like Reichart. He loves living in Princeton, where his significant other is on the faculty of the little university they have there. On the other hand, she s also an aerobics and weight-training instructor, and has been for sixteen years. I interviewed Reichart back in March. For all I know, he s joined the circus since.