I consider a merchant someone who has a certain intuition and instinct, and - very important - knows how to run a business, knows the numbers.

You can't run a business without taking risks.

I think the key to success is vision that adjusts on the way, but doesn’t at all falter. It’s about not compromising and following your gut to a certain degree, based on knowledge, instinct, etc. And not listening to the naysayers.... You develop strength through adversity. You have to keep moving towards your goal through huge obstacles.

I love to work. I have a passion for what I do.

What matters is hard work, and emotional intelligence.

America's companies are built to destroy creativity.

I'm an agent of change all day long, and I want to meet other people like that.