The responsibility of leadership is not to come up with all the ideas but to create an environment in which great ideas can thrive.

The primary ingredient for progress is optimism. The unwavering belief that something can be better drives the human race forward.

Innovation is not born from the dream, innovation is born from the struggle

I never imagined I'd be working with government, or military or politicians or big companies. None of this stuff I'm doing was on any business plan anywhere ever.

The reason we grow up to be healthy adults is because our parents played this game of giving us responsibility, disciplining us when necessary, letting us try, letting us fail. No matter what we know they are there to support us and see us do well. Leaders are exactly the same.

Focus on where you're going and you'll know what steps to take. Focus on the steps you're taking and you won't know where you're going.

When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.