The human mind and body remains the most complex, powerful machine on the planet, and we will adapt and thrive in a world of accelerating technological change. Joe Lonsdale Read Quote
Good government is one of the most important factors in economic growth and social well-being. Joe Lonsdale Read Quote
A recipe I’ve seen work in early-stage startups is a small tight-knit group of passionate people who are obsessed with their vision of how to fix a particular industry. Conversely, teams composed of people with a lot of specialized experience at running a large business are not as likely to do very well in the first year or two of a startup. Joe Lonsdale Read Quote
Our best and brightest must conceive of themselves as stewards of our society and confront the critical challenges of our time. It’s the best bet for our society, for entrepreneurs, and for the investors who believe in them. Joe Lonsdale Read Quote
A true leader must strive towards a grand vision of human progress, but remember that the minor details of her everyday life really matter to those who look up to her as a role model. Joe Lonsdale Read Quote
In their infancy, startups need geniuses who fit their current tight-knit culture and will iterate quickly as they push towards an ambitious vision – and they need a scaffolding of advisors, strategists, early users, and product-thinkers around these savants to guide them. Joe Lonsdale Read Quote
As we progress as a species, we will unlock new means for enhancing our lives at every turn – and our conceptions of wealth and poverty will evolve in tandem. Joe Lonsdale Read Quote
Being a great founder or early team member is a difficult dialectic – you have to be a bit overconfident, and a big ego isn’t always a bad thing. To change the world requires pushing really, really hard and believing you and your team know something others don’t. Joe Lonsdale Read Quote
