When I was 19 years old, I wrote my first book. I took a computer science class, and the book was garbage. I thought I could write a better one, so I did. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
In December 1989, my mother died very suddenly, and that sparked a re-evaluation of what I was doing, and I realized I was mediocre… — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
It's obvious that St. Louis has certain advantages compared to other cities: namely, a concentration of financial services. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
I'm not particularly good at running things when once they get to a certain level. Once it gets routine, get me out of the… — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
Personally, I don't want to do a lot of angel deals in a year. I get approached a lot. I'm becoming less and less… — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
I am absolutely confident that St. Louis can attract major players in technology and make the companies that are here blossom. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
We tend to believe that things are impossible that are very possible. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
I don't run any of my companies. I always partner with somebody who wants to operate. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
If you can't be persuasive to get people to believe your crazy idea, you can just go ahead and build it. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
This entrepreneurial energy that we have in the Midwest doesn't have to go out to the coasts to get fed and watered. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
When my son was born, I decided I wasn't really into working 12 hours a day. That slowed me down a little bit. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
St. Louis is a customer- and partner-rich environment for any financial tech startup. — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
It's hard to shape glass. It took me years of practice, and as a result, I've never gotten bored with it. It's difficult. Every… — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
