Here is the first 2024 issue of NOTHING VENTURED with articles and links that you may find of interest. Please note that updates, videos, reviews, and more information about my books can be viewed on my new website at https://www.nothingventuredstevepease.com.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

WELCOME TO NOTHING VENTURED

Welcome to the first 2024 issue

of NOTHING VENTURED,

a blog that will provide commentary and articles

related to topics written about in my memoir.

The blog's focus is intended to provide links

to what some credible media are reporting as well as posts

by others that may be of interest. 

It is not intended to be a source of daily news,

but current information may be gleaned from those links. 

Among the major topics I and others will address are:

1.    Russia and Russia/Ukraine war

2.    Jews, Jewish history, culture and achievements 

3.    Hamas October 7, 2023 invasion of Gaza and the war that has been raging ever since (Also, see the website for essay: The Appalling Tragedy of Palestine, Israel, and the Jews

o   “History Goes to War in the Holy Land” a Wall Street Journal Op Ed by Benny Morris about the Israeli/Hamas war https://www.wsj.com/articles/history-goes-to-war-in-the-holy-land-israel-leading-historian-palestine-hamas-66384695 note that this link has a paywall

4.    Black achievement in the United States and Elsewhere

 

Thank you for your interest,

Steve Pease

April 3, 2024



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Saturday, June 3, 2023

We are delighted to announce that

NOTHING VENTURED: AN AMERICAN LIFE

by Steven L. Pease

has been selected by Kirkus as one of
its 40 "Great Indie Books Worth Discovering."

Kirkus is an internationally renowned
resource for trusted reviews among
 publishers, the media, libraries, readers, and authors.
A copy of their review and commentary
will be forthcoming when published. 

Videos of Steve Pease's presentation
on January 18, 2023
at Readers' Books
in Sonoma, California
are now available on YouTube or immediately below.


FULL PRESENTATION:

VIEW THE FULL PRESENTATION

INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS:

CLICK HERE 01 - Andy Weinberg Introduction

CLICK HERE 02 - Steve Pease Introduction

CLICK HERE 03 - Beginning My Career

CLICK HERE 04 - My For Profit Years 

CLICK HERE 05 - Origin of SFAT

CLICK HERE 06 - Dangers in Russia

CLICK HERE 07 - Hassles in Russia

CLICK HERE 08 - Russian Friendships

CLICK HERE 09 - Sale of PLM | Transcisco

CLICK HERE 10 - Writing on Disproportionate Jewish Achievement

CLICK HERE 11 - My "Pro Bono" Years in Russia

CLICK HERE 12 - The Perfect Ending for My Russia Involvement



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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

RECENT NEWS ABOUT STEVE PEASE


Steve Pease at Readers' Books
in Sonoma, California
January 18, 2023

In 2023, Steve Pease helped orchestrate
over $135 million dollars to be redirected
from Russia to Ukraine to aid in their rebuilding.

You can read more at:

For more than 20 years, Pease served as a director, and for 17, as chairman and CEO of The U.S. Russia Investment Fund. He is now overseeing its wind up and dissolution. He is a director and the former co-chair of the U.S. Russia Foundation for Economic Advancement and the Rule of Law, both nonprofits focused on the U.S.-Russia relationship.

Learn more about Steve Pease's experiences
as a venture capitalist in Russia in his new memoir
NOTHING VENTURED: AN AMERICAN LIFE.



You can find paperbacks, hardcover copies,
and ebooks at Lulu.com, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble
and other online venues.

Steve's other books:
The Golden Age of Jewish Achievement 
and The Debate Over Jewish Achievement
are currently available on Amazon.com and
Barnes & Noble





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Saturday, February 4, 2023

 

IN THE NEWS

A recent article in the Sonoma Index-Tribune highlighted Steven L. Pease's successful efforts to redirect funding from Russia to Ukraine to assist in their rebuilding efforts. 

SONOMAN HELPS OBTAIN 135M
TO BOOST UKRAINE

https://www.sonomanews.com/article/news/sonoman-helps-obtain-135m-to-boost-ukraine/

Recent book events included well-attended gatherings at Vintage House in Sonoma on December 14, 2022 as well as a memorable book party at Sonoma's only independent book store, Readers' Books, on January 18, 2023. Steve spoke about his experiences doing business as a venture capitalist in Russia, as well as background and updates about the situation in Ukraine.


Author Steve Pease


Readers' Books
owner Andy Weinberger


Some Attendees at Readers' Books:
Jane Hirsch, Jeff Splitgerber, Audrey Chapman, Karen Mireau


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Monday, January 16, 2023

Publisher's Message

Dear Reader:

It is with much respect and pride that I introduce you to Nothing Ventured | An American Life.


There are moments when the words 'synchronicity' and 'destiny' perfectly converge, and when a book appears that fulfills both these definitions, it really is a bit of a marvel. So it is with Nothing Ventured | An American Life, by Steven L. Pease, the story of a man who always manages to be in the right place at the right time.


Given Steve's innate pluck and determination, the road from his hometown in Spokane, Washington was in some ways a predictable one. There were early successes as a business consultant, a serial entrepreneur, a venture capitalist, and as a corporate turnaround guy—standard fare, you might say, for a Harvard Business School grad.


Then came Russia.


In 1985 Steve became intimately involved in Russian investments. In his 50 trips to Russia, he became an on-the-ground eyewitness to the complexities of its quirky, and sometimes dangerous, economic landscape. He continues to serve as chairman and CEO of The U.S. Russia Investment Fund, among other nonprofits.


In light of the current world stage, Steve's perspective is both timely and valuable in understanding the Russian mindset. But there's much more to Steve than business expertise. He is now a compassionate activist and philanthropist devoted to giving back as much as possible to his family and his community in Sonoma, California.


As always, your support of small presses and independent authors is what keeps our literary landscape vibrant and alive. My thanks to you for that!


Happiness & Inspiration,


Karen Mireau

Founder | Literary Midwife

Azalea Art Press

Azalea.Art.Press@gmail.com


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Russia today is a dangerous enigma.
In Nothing Ventured: An American Life, Steve Pease reveals insights from his 37 years as an entrepreneur in this fascinating place.
In 1985 Steve became intimately involved in Russian investments. In his 50 trips to Russia, he became an on-the-ground eyewitness to the complexities of its quirky, and sometimes dangerous, economic landscape.
To learn more about Steve's thought-provoking adventures in Russia, please visit the links below.