My whole life has been about connecting things that aren't connected.

LinkedIn allows you to search histories and CVs in your network - it's great for finding people who work in a particular company, or who have worked with someone you know. It's also an interesting way to find references for people or companies you're getting to know.

Money creates a power relationship between the payer and the payee.

If the cost of figuring out whether to do something is more than just doing it, then just do it!

In the old days, you became an adult when suddenly your life went from learning to doing the same thing for the rest of your life, but today you can't afford to do that.

Upholding human rights is not merely compatible with fighting terrorism, it is essential.

The most important thing I learned in school was how to touch type.