My father values talent. He recognizes real knowledge and skill when he finds it. He is color blind and gender neutral. He hires the best person for the job, period.

My mom grew up in the Soviet Bloc, and she was a Tiger Mom. We didn't get away with much.

He is extremely loyal to his friends, but he is tougher than anyone if he feels betrayed.

I think my mom threatened to put me up for adoption a few times.

I like very strong guys. Successful guys. Not necessarily financially.

I'm so grateful to my parents for my upbringing and for all of the opportunities that I was provided with, but I also learned at a young age that success is not given, it is earned and that has always been something that motivates me.

Traditionally women have been more reticent to acknowledge their ambition and to say it with pride. So I like having people who work for us who are ambitious, engaged, respectful. Mis-hiring is a huge mistake. It's a tremendous opportunity cost throwing the position to the wrong person.