We are really competing against ourselves, we have no control over how other people perform.

Those who insert themselves into as many channels as possible look set to capture the most value. They'll be the richest, the most successful, the most connected, capable and influential among us. We're all publishers now, and the more we publish, the more valuable connections we'll make.

You have a responsibility when you have a large community.

I kept my age quiet for a good few years. I didn't see it as a positive. I worked remotely, so I just didn't tell people.

Execution really shapes whether your company takes off or not.

That's really been my passion: to communicate to a broad audience why the technology matters for you.

I find it best to dive right in and learn the hard way.