Most successful entrepreneurs are driven by solving a problem rather than the desire to make a lot of money.

Many successful entrepreneurs have worked on problems that others deemed unimportant, often against the advice of their parents.

Successful entrepreneurs like Zuckerberg, Dorsey, and Silbermann focus on building great products and prioritize user satisfaction over external distractions.

Successful founders often have unique insights from direct experience in their industry, which can lead to innovative solutions that investors might overlook.

All the biggest companies are founded by individuals who had a personal need, which led them to create a solution that others also wanted.

You don't need to be a billionaire or have multiple exits to succeed in hard tech; being smart and surrounding yourself with capable individuals is key.

One key to startup success is not being overly driven by immediate financial gain; Mark Zuckerberg's decision to decline a billion-dollar acquisition offer from Yahoo exemplifies this principle.

I invest because I love meeting great founders and helping them succeed, not just for the money. I find it incredibly satisfying to give advice to founders like Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Page in their early years and then watch their companies take off, knowing I contributed to their success.

In moments of self-doubt, I learned that many successful entrepreneurs faced similar challenges and grew by making mistakes and learning from them.