Social enables word of mouth at an unprecedented scale. Its most powerful effect, through reviews and recommendations, is to put product quality and value for money as the key to success in commerce. Social brings a level of transparency that… — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
Israel has incredible entrepreneurial spirit and a deep bench of technology talent. — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
I try getting in front of as many opportunities as possible, but in the late '90s, I had no idea that I'd end up… — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
If you are in Mountain View, you don't resonate with the needs of urban dwellers. Tumblr couldn't have emerged in Sunnyvale. — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
Social enables word of mouth at an unprecedented scale. Its most powerful effect, through reviews and recommendations, is to put product quality and value… — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
Founders should think of their company as a product and build it and shape it with the same passion and care. — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
You don't want to be the site that people should use. You want to be the site they can't stop using. — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
I am sure innovation will blossom around the world, given that the Internet and mobile platforms enable innovators anywhere in the world to reach… — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
Money was invented for a reason. We've seen people try to use beans, etc. and it doesn't work. — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
At Sequoia, we have opened offices in China and India, and we have made a handful of investments in Latin America/Brazil. — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image
It's important to choose initial investors who are not twitchy and rushing for an exit. Wall Street's quarter-by-quarter lens may make the CEO make… — Roelof Botha Copy Share Image