I got interested in my lack of interest in writing another book about endurance, which led me to explore why I feel drawn to new experiences.

I read a lot of history because it allows me to learn from past ideas and avoid reinventing the wheel, which is often overlooked in technology.

When I was 8, I was inspired by the unfinished manuscript of a great scientist, which made me realize the challenges even the best face in their work.

I started reading more about history and political ideologies to understand the origins of current political thought and how it has evolved.

Persistence was crucial in developing Exa; without it, we might have given up after six months of challenges in creating a functional search engine.

I think about the Roman Empire every day for like 25 years. I'm writing a book about the Roman Empire as we speak.

Exa understands the meaning behind queries, allowing us to find relevant information even when traditional search engines fail to match keywords, such as identifying a rocket company in San Francisco.

Writing a book is a long process, often starting with a burst of inspiration followed by a year of hard work. I write to spark conversations and signal that this is a serious document, not just a blog post or video.

I just want to build something bigger than myself that a lot of people in the world will find useful; being with others who share that goal excites me.