I realized I needed to emotionally detach from Microsoft after leaving, but my loyalty to the company remained strong.

The size of the dividend check from Microsoft is significant, and it closely matches what we give away in philanthropy. I held onto my Microsoft stock because I believe in its long-term value, and I don't need to sell it for cash.

The transition from stock options to stock awards at Microsoft was crucial for employee motivation and addressing cultural issues after the dot-com bubble burst.

I feel good about being recognized as a key figure in building Microsoft's enterprise business, but I also regret that we lost our consumer focus along the way.

Integrity in business is crucial; I chose not to lead the investment in Facebook to maintain my integrity, even though it was a great opportunity.

I turned down a $12 billion offer from Microsoft because I felt that we had a unique opportunity to create something special and control our own destiny.

I had monomaniacal focus on Microsoft, giving up weekends and vacations wasn't a sacrifice; I loved it.

The main reason I invest is because I believe in the company and its potential, not just to be a helpful investor.

I believed in staying hardcore and learning from our mistakes, but Microsoft struggled to pivot from its established model to embrace new opportunities in mobile.