Launching a business is essentially an adventure in problem-solving.

There is no point in starting your own business unless you do it out of a sense of frustration.

My very first venture was a national student magazine to try to campaign against the [Vietnam] War. And so I wanted to be an editor. I wanted to bring the magazine out. And in order for the magazine to survive I had to worry about the printing and the paper manufacturing and the distribution. And, you know, I had to try to, at the end of the year, have more money coming in than going out.

I've obviously been born fortunate. I love people. I enjoy every single minute of my life.

The first thing to look for when searching for a great employee is somebody with a personality that fits with your company culture. Most skills can be learned, but it is difficult to train people on their personality.

I'm hopeful that after Iraq, those in charge will think twice about taking us down that route again.

We should all seek to innovate, or be curious about innovation. Innovation truly is one of our greatest gifts.