In general, obsolete technology is obsolete for a reason. Monocles are no exception. — Neil Blumenthal Exception Copy Share Image
Young people entering the job market seek employment at companies with values that match theirs. — Neil Blumenthal Investing Copy Share Image
Avoid the 'squeaky wheel gets the grease' habit of overreacting to the loudest feedback. The first time you hear a particular piece… — Neil Blumenthal Deep Copy Share Image
Every generation trash-talks younger generations. Baby boomers labeled Generation X a group of tattooed slackers and materialists; Generation Xers have branded millennials… — Neil Blumenthal Baby Copy Share Image
All companies - and not just startups - face the same eternal challenge: resource allocation. — Neil Blumenthal Business Copy Share Image
If you think about what are glasses, they are the best example of form and function. — Neil Blumenthal About Copy Share Image
Businesses should focus on solving problems, putting the customer first, delivering value - not gimmicks - and growing in a sustainable manner. — Neil Blumenthal Business Copy Share Image
When another editorial pops up denouncing millennials for some perceived generational flaw, I take it with a Miley Cyrus-sized grain of salt. — Neil Blumenthal Another Copy Share Image
The key to an ideal workplace, in one hyphenated word, is this: self-awareness. — Neil Blumenthal Ideal Copy Share Image
If you don't plan to dive in and dedicate all of your time to your startup, you probably shouldn't be looking for… — Neil Blumenthal Asking for money Copy Share Image
I believe that the concept of 'design' encompasses every aspect of customers's exposure to a brand, from the moment they hear about… — Neil Blumenthal Believe Copy Share Image
We have never met with politicians. I don't know the first thing about how to get heard. My suspicion is that it's… — Neil Blumenthal Money Copy Share Image
Walking in the morning improves my whole day. I think more clearly, my points of view are sharper, and I'm more decisive. — Neil Blumenthal Day Copy Share Image
When you look at the reasons people leave companies, it's usually because their boss is a jerk or because they aren't learning… — Neil Blumenthal Boss Copy Share Image
I want to go at least 11 hours without food. I sat next to Hugh Jackman at a conference, and he told… — Neil Blumenthal Body Copy Share Image
It's impossible to predict crises - or to control them once they hit - but you can absolutely prime yourself to ride… — Neil Blumenthal Best Copy Share Image
If you peek behind the curtain at any type of company, you'll see that things are far less organized than you'd expect. — Neil Blumenthal Behind Copy Share Image
A workplace that encourages self-awareness is an environment where the most productive, curious, and innovative people thrive. — Neil Blumenthal Curious Copy Share Image
I completely believe in the lean startup and minimum viable product; I just I think that people are setting the threshold for… — Neil Blumenthal Believe Copy Share Image
For any collaboration to work, each partner must have a strong sense of identity. If one overpowers the other, it's like mixing… — Neil Blumenthal Identity Copy Share Image
