A startup is not a smaller version of a large company. — Steve Blank

"While there is an occasional bad apple, the public market rewards companies with revenue growth and sustainable profits."

"Founders are truly artists – they see something no one else does."

"In Silicon Valley, we have a special word for a failed entrepreneur – it’s called experienced."

"Founders fit the definition of a composer: they see something no one else does. And to help them create it from nothing, they surround themselves with world-class performers."

"There are no facts inside the building, so get the hell outside."

"Mentorship is a two-way street. While I was learning from them [brilliant mentors] - and their years of experience and expertise - what I was giving back was equally important. I brought fresh insights and new perspectives to their thinking."