In a company where tech decisions were still ultracentralized, the repercussions of a distracted CEO had to be damaging.

I am very excited to be supporting one of the world's most visionary efforts to seek basic answers to some of the fundamental question about our universe and what other civilisations may exist elsewhere.

I enjoy creating new ideas, working on new creative projects.

You've got to enjoy time with your family and friends, and if you're involved in sports franchises, those peak moments in playoff games. You have to enjoy life.

What should exist? To me, that's the most exciting question imaginable. What do we need that we don't have? How can we realize our potential?

The only regrets I have are rather prosaic - like I wish I went for a swim in the Pacific.

Sometimes it's very difficult to find fresh fruit on the road.