You simply can't be tentative in a startup. You have to go for it at every chance you get. And if the leader of the organization is anxious, his or her fear pervades the organization. Everything comes from the top in a company. So if you are starting a company or building one, face your fears and move past them. It's critically important to your company.

Given New York City's cultural diversity, it has always attracted creative people.

I'm a free speech bigot. I don't like censorship; I just don't think it's a good thing.

Profiles aren't journalism.

Many artists stick to making and hire a manager to focus on their business. Artists that build websites and mobile apps can do that, too.

Not acknowledging that beauty is complex-that's the problem. I enjoy making it complex for people, because that's my world.

Being an entrepreneur is hard. Having supportive and caring investors helps.