It had always made sense to me to build a business based on what people really wanted, rather than guess what we thought they might want.

If we have 99% [market] share of Ford Company, the question to us is 'How do we improve the customer satisfaction in order to get that additional 1% share?

I'm a big believer in online communities and in user-generated content.

From the time I was 7, when I purchased my first calculator, I was fascinated by the idea of a machine that could compute things.

Don’t be afraid to fail. Get out there and experiment and learn and fail and get a rate based on the experiences you have. Go for it and when you go for it you’ll learn what you’re capable of, what the potential is, where the opportunities are, but you can’t be afraid to fail because that’s when you learn.

Today the world lost a visionary leader, the technology industry lost an iconic legend and I lost a friend and fellow founder. The legacy of Steve Jobs will be remembered for generations to come. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the Apple team.

Whether you've found your calling, or if you're still searching, passion should be the fire that drives your life's work.