I'm probably most proud of the fact that we are bootstrapped and that we are able to do not just the typical Silicon Valley startup thing. We are basically throwing away all the typical conventions of other startups. — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurship, to me, means that you're a psychopath. The world doesn't work in the way you want it to, and you have a vision for how it should work. Unlike everyone else, this isn't OK with you. You have to… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
If SOPA were to pass, Imgur would not be able to exist. We survive on user-generated content. It would be impossible for us to… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
For millennials, being a geek is a positive thing, and we see people proudly self-identifying themselves as geeks. — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
The Imgur community, as a whole, is generally a lot more positive and a lot more funny than other communities. — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
We want to become the best place on the Internet for self-expression and entertainment. If we have to raise money to achieve that goal… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
When we first started growing our employees, I was scared. I would often think, 'If we had more people, what would they do? Is… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
GIFs work because the punch line is instantaneous. It's entirely different from almost any other form of content on the Internet, which takes time… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
Not only do Imgurians get the opportunity to find the content that they love but also serve up their favorite content to others who… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
Imgurians increasingly live on their mobile devices, and we wanted to make it as easy as possible for them to browse and discuss Imgur's… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
If a whole bunch of users want a specific feature, and we think that feature is pretty cool, too, that that's just what we'll… — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
If you're even on the fence about hiring someone, that person is a no. You have to feel it in your gut. — Alan Schaaf Copy Share Image
