There are so many startups out there raising money. I don't think this is a bad thing. It's a good thing. Entrepreneurship is in vogue. Innovators are innovating. Makers are making.

Skyping with your spouse works well enough, but apparently it is hard to get the kids to hang out on Skype for long.

I think 'crazy' is a compliment. I think you make money with people who are crazy.

Equity capital is expensive. Every time you do a raise, you dilute.

If you want to create something great and do it faster than the competition, you need to be action oriented.

If you want to unleash more creativity in your company, you need to allow for a little contamination. It is the sand in the oyster that creates the pearl.

The entire world is now a rival to Silicon Valley. No country, state, region, nor city has a lock on innovation in technology anymore.