Most people think it's all about the idea. It's not. EVERYONE has ideas. The hard part is doing the homework to know if the idea could work in an industry, then doing the preparation to be able to execute on the idea.

All that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are.

Never settle. There is no reason to rush.

I wouldn't be where I am now if I didn't fail ... a lot. The good, the bad, it's all part of the success equation.

Patent law holds us back, in every which way, shape or form. There is place for it, in physical products, in pharmaceuticals, but in software in particular, there is no place for it.

A sure sign of failure for a startup is when someone sends me logo-embroidered polo shirts. If your people are at shows and in public, it's okay to buy for your own employees, but if you really think people are going to wear your branded polo when they're out and about, you are mistaken and have no idea how to spend your money.

I'm a big believer that you always reiterate, you always learn, you always realize your business is evolving.