About Quote by Pierre Omidyar
“When I started eBay, it was a hobby, an experiment to see if people could use the Internet to be empowered through access to an efficient market. I actually wasn't thinking about it in terms of a social impact.”
About This Quote
What began as a personal experiment to empower users through an efficient online market grew into a broader social impact.
In simple terms: Start small, think big.
Key Takeaway
Leverage technology for empowerment.
Themes
entrepreneurship
technology
social impact
Mood
innovative
optimistic
Type
business
philosophical
When to use this quote
- e‑commerce startups
- online marketplaces
- social entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
market efficiency
digital empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can entrepreneurs anticipate social outcomes?
- What responsibilities arise from creating powerful platforms?
A Different Perspective
Impact may be unintended and hard to measure.
