We believe in the art of war. We are trying to get our competition to attack us with angry, virulent energy, so we can transform that into larger market share.
Life grows relative to one’s investment in it.
Most of all, I discovered that in order to succeed with a product, you must truly get to know your customers and build something for them.
The future of communicating with customers rests in engaging with them through every possible channel: phone, e-mail, chat, Web, and social networks. Customers are discussing a company’s products and brand in real time. Companies need to join the conversation.
The elites – or managers in companies – no longer control the conversation. This is how insurrections start.
I think a critical part of being successful in our industry is having a beginner’s mind.
There is no finish line when it comes to system reliability and availability, and our efforts to improve performance never cease.
The concept that I like the most, and the one that I’ve taken most to heart, is the belief that people can’t be united or focused unless they share a common philosophy-a philosophy that gives their effort a greater meaning.
Nothing is going to make you happier in your life than giving.
I love software and I love technology.
You need to have a beginner’s mind to create bold innovation.
We strive always to have a beginner’s mind.
I have failed a lot in my philanthropy, where I will make philanthropic contributions and they just won’t be effective.
You must always be able to predict what’s next and then have the flexibility to evolve.
In business, we say that people overestimate what you can do in a year and underestimate what you can do in a decade. This is true in philanthropy as well.
90% of the world’s data was created in the last two years.
Learning how to interact with customers is something that anyone starting any business must master. It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to learn the ropes at an established company and then employ your expertise at your own company.
Learning to code at a young age opened my eyes to the incredibly exciting world of technology and entrepreneurship. Our youth deserve the opportunity to learn the skills that will enable them to succeed in our connected world.
Journalists immediately think of me as a resource for a quote or comment because they know that I will be available to offer fresh insight and meet their deadlines.
Don’t forget to do something for other people.