I realized that prioritizing family was essential, especially when I had young children, which influenced my decision to sell part of the business for $100 million.

We self-funded VMware initially, allowing only immediate family to invest, and later sought angel investors who were technically sophisticated and understood our vision.

I co-founded VMware with my husband, who was a professor at Stanford, after realizing the value of his research and the need to take it to market.

I was approached by someone who thanked me for VMware, highlighting the importance of bringing a product to market that people love.

I initially hesitated to hire others for my company, fearing they would disrupt my vision, but once I did, I realized it was a mistake to wait so long.

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

I co-founded VMware in 1998, creating the virtualization industry, which allows multiple operating systems to run on a single computer or across computers.

I wish I had spent more time with my family when they were little, as I was too focused on work.

I regret not investing in Airbnb when I had the chance; I was focused on my own startup and missed the opportunity to meet with them before they signed with Sequoia. If you move slowly in investing, you're likely to face adverse selection; companies that take too long to engage may not be the best opportunities.