Prior to 1980, people used to dictate to a secretary for preparing written documents and that person would then punch keys on a typewriter. I was inspired to invent a medium for doing this work by engaging just one person. — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
As a kid, I learned from my parents, teachers, coaches, and friends that what mattered most was Truth - to uncover it, share it… — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
Jobs cannot be created if innovation is restricted to large corporates. — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
When I created the email in the U.S., my mentor could have easily copyrighted it and taken credit for it. — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
Even students from rural India may have bright ideas. They need to be tapped. — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
Our ancient yogis and sages were not just medical healers, but systems scientists and systems engineers, who saw the body and the universe as… — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
In countries like India or China, a Steve Jobs will never come around. The fundamentals aren't there - there's this feudal hierarchy. — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
The way I look at the world is establishment versus change agents. The establishment is those people who want to keep things the way… — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
I think that if the Postal Service dies, it will be the end of democracy as we know it. — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
I have no doubt that my origin and ethnicity have strongly influenced controversy over my invention of email. — Shiva Ayyadurai Copy Share Image
