There are people who want the comfort and structure of a job where they're given tasks and told what to do. I think it's actually a minority of people. The majority of people don't want that, but I'd say that the companies I've built are full of people with something to prove.

Get five or six of your smartest friends in a room and ask them to rate your idea.

I've been good at product entrepreneuring.

The first rule (of investing) for me is don't have rules. You find one amazing investment and that's all that matters. If you pick the right body of water, you might not need a boat.

The only way people will have the trust to give their all to their job is if they feel like their contribution is recognized and valued.

I think failing is the best way to keep you grounded, curious, and humble. Success is dangerous because often you don't understand why you succeeded. You almost always know why you've failed. You have a lot of time to think about it.

I think you're defined as a company by what you choose to do and what you choose not to do.