... Our first priority should be the people who work for the companies, then the customers, then the shareholders. Because if the staff are motivated then the customers will be happy, and the shareholders will then benefit through the company's success.

From the first days of my career as an entrepreneur, I have always used my own and my team's lack of experience to our advantage. In fact, at our first venture, Student magazine, we used our newcomer status to secure great interviews and generate publicity - people were excited about our new project and wanted to get involved. Our inexperience fed our restless enthusiasm for trying new things, which became part of our core mission.

I am no stranger to healthy competition-wor king hard and playing hard

It always pays off to focus on things that will make you feel proud. Remember this during every difficult decision you face.

The entrepreneurs who succeed usually want to make a difference to people’s lives, not just their own bank balances.

Global warming is another big area that we need to get on top of. And diseases in Africa, which we're also working on and seeing if we can make a difference on. And there are lots of issues that governments seem to be blind about.

You can't run a business without taking risks. The brave may not live forever - but the cautious do not live at all!