Once you know what you want and what is important for you to achieve, also define the values associated with it. What is important? That is something a lot of entrepreneurs pass by too quickly. For us, the things that were important were, No. 1, customer success. Nothing is more important to us than making sure every customer is successful in our service.

Most of all, I discovered that in order to succeed with a product, you must truly get to know your customers and build something for them.

Philanthropy isn't just about big gifts; it's about participation. It is about the grace that comes from working together.

The secret to successful hiring is this: look for the people who want to change the world.

I'm amazed by the potential of more companies employing integrated philanthropic initiatives at earlier stages in their life cycle. What if this were done on an even more massive scale? Consider what would happen if a top-tier venture-capital firm required the companies in which it invested to place 1% of their equity into a foundation serving the communities in which they do business.

Life grows relative to one’s investment in it.

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