We're living in what I like to call the 'Thank You Economy,' because only the companies that can figure out how to mind their manners in a very old-fashioned way - and do it authentically - are going to have a prayer of competing.

I look at two things while angel investing. Are you solving an important problem? Do you care about the end users.

I really chess-play culture shifts. I'm really good at understanding what worldwide cell-phone use means. That's what I do. I try to picture it three to four to five steps ahead.

I measure my success by how happy I am, not how big the business is or how much money I've made.

Company culture is a religion, not a sermon.

We're not really good at knowing what we want, and we are quick to say 'this sucks'. That's where the opportunity lies.

Pour your heart and soul into your business. People will notice.