At the end of the day, how many ads did it take to convince you to use Facebook or Twitter? It wasn't marketing or advertising that convinced you to use these services. It was their value. — 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.' Surround yourself with people who are doing interesting things, who are thinking interesting thoughts, who challenge you to be better, and who come from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. That, combined with appropriate moments… — Alexis Ohanian Copy Share
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
