Great leaders are paradoxical. They catalyze, rather control, the work of their teams. They have an overarching vision for the team but are not autocratic in the realization of this vision. Their eyes are open to whatever results occur-not just planned goals, because serendipity is a great innovator.

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone.

Customers can tell you how to evolve a product, but they can't show you how to make a leap.

If you use social media right, you will piss people off. It's actually recommended!

The companies that are successful, they start out to make meaning, not to make money.

An MBA is a great degree for career paths like investment banking, finance, consulting, and large companies. An MBA is not necessarily the right path for starting a tech company. You should be building a prototype, not getting an MBA in that case.

Don’t be discouraged by the size of your network – inspire one person and you are doing good.