That first company I started made a lot of money for the venture capitalists - nearly $30 million - but next to nothing for the founders. The companies I started after that varied between failures and mediocre successes. But at no point did I ever consider getting a 'real job.' That felt like a black and white world, and I wanted Technicolor.

I live a fairly simple life, and that didnt change much after I sold TechCrunch in 2010. I didnt buy a new house or even a new car. The one thing I did splurge on was a boat. Nothing too fancy or large.

Most of the money I make now comes from investments from CrunchFund. And the vast majority of that is what's called carried interest.

Best startups generally come from somebody needing to scratch an itch.

Customer research produces bland products. We're producing a piece of art.

Journalists hold themselves apart, and above, the common person. They have rules designed to ensure their objectivity and impartiality.

Write good content about stuff that you love. Readers will find you.