The 10% between 90% done to 100% done takes most of the time, causes most of the stress, but is all of the value.
Aaron LevieMy dad is a chemical engineer, and my mom was a teacher. They were pretty serious about education, but I always thought about things a little bit differently.
Aaron LevieStart with the assumption that the best way to do something is not the way it's being done right now.
Aaron LevieAny time where the delta b/w what is possible and how things work today is at its widest, that's an opportunity to go build new technology.
Aaron LevieI tend to not discriminate when it comes to people I can learn from. Basically, if someone has built a meaningful business in software, technology or media, faced disruption and adversity, and overcame underdog status, I want to know how they did it.
Aaron LevieThe business models in enterprise have changed pretty dramatically. A huge problem with enterprise software traditionally has been usually you sell to the customer and then they adopt the technology. The great thing about 'freemium' and the new way enterprise software is being sold is you get to try it first and then buy it.
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