Back Quote by Daphne Koller
“Current ethos in Silicon Valley is that if you build a website that people keep coming back to and is changing the lives of millions, you can eventually make money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Stanford Graduate School of Business Lecture, 2018
Success in tech is measured by user engagement and societal impact, which eventually leads to profitability.
In simple terms: Impactful products attract users and money follows.
Key Takeaway
Focus on building value first, profit later.
Themes
entrepreneurship
impact
profitability
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
business
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup pitch
- product design
- market research
- fundraising
Key Concepts
business strategy
network effects
user experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance user value with revenue goals?
- What metrics truly reflect societal benefit?
A Different Perspective
Profit may not follow if impact is misaligned with market needs.
