If Vancouver did not succeed as Starbucks from '87 on, our entire international business, which is now thousands of stores and a significant amount of growth and profit, may not have existed.

When you're surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.

The companies that are lasting are those that are authentic.

I never wanted to be on any billionaires list. I never define myself by net worth. I always try to define myself by my values.

I honestly never dreamed at the time that I would one day own the Starbucks and or be in a position where we would have more than 10,000 stores around the world. It has just been an incredible journey for all of us.

More than anything else, technology will pave the way for innovative change at Starbucks. The bulk of Starbucks' innovation over the next several years will be technology-focused.

Be bold, but be fair. Don't give in. If others around you have integrity, too, you can prevail