The internet changed everything, and I started tweeting, thinking people would admire my life as a miracle.

Miracles do happen, and there are cases where people have overcome incredible odds to flourish, which fascinates me.

When I returned to San Francisco, I was inspired by the explosion of technology connecting people in unprecedented ways, leading me to believe we could leverage these connections for meaningful purposes.

When I crossed the finish line, I felt immense joy knowing that my achievement could inspire people across various fields, proving that anything is possible.

I was profoundly impacted by the idea that programming allows you to express huge possibilities, and I felt like I could build anything.

Convincing someone that you might be the one to beat the odds can lead to success, whether in recruiting, fundraising, or product adjustments. I just want to go somewhere and see somebody that I don't know using something that I made and have it be kind of useful; that is what I thought was really exciting.

I moved to America, drawn by the exhilarating optimism of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and I believe we are at the beginning of the greatest technological revolution of our lifetimes.

Traveling and meeting people who have improved their lives because of my work is one of the most gratifying experiences I can have.

When I was 22, I wanted fortune and fame, so I went to Hollywood. I always looked for the best tools to realize exciting stories, partnering with tech leaders like Steve Jobs at Pixar.