We were very, very lucky being in the first round of Y Combinator because that alone generated a lot of interest. A lot of readers of Paul Graham were just excited to see what was going to come up. And… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
If you've never seen people taking the pledge of allegiance for the first time as U.S. Citizens, it will move you: a room full of people who can really appreciate what I was lucky enough to grow up with, simply… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Our competition has always been anything that is wasting your time when you're bored at work. In a broad sense. We want people to… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Everything is derivative. Everything is a remix, and we all stand on the shoulders of giants - a great phrase. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Let's say you're all worried about student-loan debt and you need to have steady income. That doesn't have to be your everything. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I'm probably the worst Silicon Valley insider ever. I don't hang out with Silicon Valley people. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Every founder has to delude themselves into thinking, "Yes, it's going to be big. It's going to take over the world." — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Love making jewelry? Awesome! Find blogs that inspire you, follow people on social media who have great taste, start an Etsy store, and borrow… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Hundreds of these companies I've seen since the beginning stages - including Dropbox and Airbnb - one of them has actually been crushed by… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Until we actually get legislation that protects our rights online, we will continue to fight against stupid, lobbyist-bought legislation. We want bills that protect… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
I often think of a quote from entrepreneur Jim Rohn: 'You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.'… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
Because it's so empowering, I want people to think about being entrepreneurial regardless. They don't have to start companies, but that's what makes them… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
People want a remarkable experience; it's what they'll talk about, largely because the bar has been set so low by so many companies. — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
My entire career has been built on the understanding that I am not only not the smartest person in the room, I am definitely… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share Image
