We realized we weren't really using Odeo, we weren't investing our own time creating podcasts. We were building a tool that was a great idea for some other people. That's a dangerous way to go because if you don't actually use it yourself and love it, then you aren't going to be as fully invested in it from the start. That's what leads you to doing side projects.

People first. Technology second.

Creativity is an infinitely renewable resource - you are not going to run out of it - so don't be afraid to use it.

We can break news really fast. When an earthquake happens, there are people Twittering about it.

Both my wife and I have a lot of compassion for animals in general.

Design is a career where you learn creative decision making.

The future of marketing is philanthropy.