The best ways of marketing were email and banner advertising, but I needed images… and they were very expensive. Jon Oringer Read Quote
Working with limited resources is an excellent way to hone skills that will serve you well for the rest of your career. You will prioritize profitability from the start. Jon Oringer Read Quote
I started Shutterstock without any outside funding; I believe in creating a lean startup. By not taking outside investors early, I was forced to use every dollar I had as efficiently as possible. And I was able to keep a large part of the company. Jon Oringer Read Quote
Nobody is opposed to paying taxes; governments need to coordinate, work together and simplify the law. Jon Oringer Read Quote
In high school, I used to teach guitar and fix computers by the hour. I was looking for some way to make some cash, so I actually learned how to play guitar in order to try to teach it. Jon Oringer Read Quote
I started Shutterstock out of my own need. I’d previously created a few software companies, and each time, I struggled to find affordable images to use on my websites. Jon Oringer Read Quote
I think that initial independence is very important; that’s what being an entrepreneur is all about. Jon Oringer Read Quote
I hadn’t really worked in an office before Shutterstock, so I didn’t have the experience of building a culture, nor did I understand how important that is for attracting and retaining the best talent. Jon Oringer Read Quote
The decisions you make affect a lot of people. You have investors, employees, and customers who all rely on you. Being a leader is a 24-hour-a-day job. Jon Oringer Read Quote
I love meeting contributors and hearing how we inspire them to create art. I’m also proud of creating hundreds of jobs. Jon Oringer Read Quote
