I never had it in mind that I would start a company one day and it would really be successful. I have just been motivated by working on interesting technology

I've been asked before, "Who are your heroes?" and these types of questions. I always find it hard to identify a single person or a single book or this sort of thing. I've always been forward looking. I was raised with the notion that you can do pretty much anything you want. You're able to accomplish anything you set out to accomplish. I was given a sense of confidence and I never really felt the need to - or I've never had the benefit, I should probably say - of being inspired by outside heroes.

You’re able to accomplish anything you set out to accomplish.

Build a platform - prepare for the unexpected...you' ll know you're successful when the platform you've built serves you in unexpected ways.

I never had it in mind that I would start a company one day and it would really be successful. I have just been motivated by working on interesting technology

To truly prepare for the unexpected, you've got to position yourself to keep a couple of options open so when the door of opportunity opens, you're close enough to squeeze through.

Whatever future you're building, don't try to program everything.