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A growing archive of 3,000+ moments, drawn from every interview.
One major overhead entrepreneurial business often grapple with is the exorbitant rent in cities. Moving to a smaller town offers a significant reduction in these costs and promotes regional economic balance.
— Sridhar VembuFounder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, cloud computing company
When you invest in training individuals, they often become more devoted to your organization. It's almost like a karmic cycle - creating a virtuous cycle of growth and loyalty.
— Sridhar VembuFounder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, cloud computing company
Think of bootstrapping like a multi-stage booster rocket, where each stage propels and prepares you for the next, and the momentum continues building.
— Sridhar VembuFounder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, cloud computing company
Choosing not to rely on outside funding offers greater freedom overall. While there's significant sacrifice upfront, about 10 years down the line, you begin to truly value the autonomy it provides.
— Sridhar VembuFounder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, cloud computing company
If I was selling research, why not genuinely sell something in the business world? I realized that entrepreneurship might be the key to growth and economic solutions.
— Sridhar VembuFounder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, cloud computing company
Historically, we've viewed the human mind as the paramount problem solver. Yet, is it still our ally, or has it become our adversary? I believe we're at a juncture where the human mind is shifting towards the latter.
— Bryan JohnsonBiohacker & Blueprint Project Founder focused on extreme longevity optimization
The act of humans making choices will become a mere memory. We'll be spectators in a novel arena. But is this the zenith of liberty or just a cage?
— Bryan JohnsonBiohacker & Blueprint Project Founder focused on extreme longevity optimization
Algorithms understand and can guide me better than I can guide myself. The real game-changer is data. I'm willing to yield control to an algorithm that proves to be superior.
— Bryan JohnsonBiohacker & Blueprint Project Founder focused on extreme longevity optimization
For the first time as a species, we're truly in the dark about what's around the corner. In the past, the human brain could synthesize information and anticipate the future. But now, in an era where computational intelligence dominates innovation, no human can accurately forecast what lies ahead.
— Bryan JohnsonBiohacker & Blueprint Project Founder focused on extreme longevity optimization
In the tech sphere, when you acquire a company, you're seldom buying the present product. Instead, you're investing in their future innovations. This means retaining talent is paramount.
— John ChambersFormer CEO of Cisco Systems, led company through internet boom era
I start by asking: How will our customers benefit from this acquisition? I tend to shy away from companies that don't share a similar cultural ethos. Even if an acquisition seems financially sound, if there's a stark cultural mismatch, I'd usually reconsider.
— John ChambersFormer CEO of Cisco Systems, led company through internet boom era
You move faster with replication. There was a time I could finalize an acquisition of a $3 billion company within days, from hearing about it on a Thursday to announcing it publicly on a Sunday. Such speed is a testament to the value of a replicable process.
— John ChambersFormer CEO of Cisco Systems, led company through internet boom era
I urge everyone to channel their inner teenager. Think back to those fearless days brimming with creativity and ambition. As we age, societal rewards for 'playing it safe' can stifle our innovative spirit.
— John ChambersFormer CEO of Cisco Systems, led company through internet boom era
I firmly advocate the idea of reinventing oneself every 5 years.
— John ChambersFormer CEO of Cisco Systems, led company through internet boom era
When I first began, the word 'miscarriage' was so heavy on my tongue that I couldn't utter it. The sense of shame was so overwhelming. There's this societal expectation that women's bodies are designed for childbearing, yet there's a deafening silence around what to do when things don't go as planned.
— Myleene KlassBritish TV presenter, singer, and classical musician from Pop Idol
Unfortunately, we've become so adept at concealing our problems that we often brush aside reproductive and women's health issues. It's as though discussing them is taboo. Now, it feels like showing strength means not voicing any discomfort or pain. However, there comes a point when silence is no longer an option.
— Myleene KlassBritish TV presenter, singer, and classical musician from Pop Idol