I was forced out as CEO after a period of rapid growth, which was influenced by market changes and compliance issues that made investors nervous. David, the CEO, focused on attacking me for six months, which ultimately drove the company into the ground.

The strategy proposed by the board after my resignation was to have David step in as CEO temporarily, but I felt that a clean break was necessary. I didn't intend to start another company in the HR space at first, but it became clear that David was not making Zenefits work and was driving the company into the ground.

We crafted a 'David versus Goliath' narrative against Adobe, which resonated with reporters and helped us gain legitimacy and customers who were frustrated with the incumbent.

Bill Ackman's public challenges to journalism exemplify courage in confronting powerful media organizations, inspiring others to stand up for their beliefs despite potential backlash.

When I became CEO, the dotcom bubble was bursting, antitrust issues dominated the company's culture, and we faced a significant accounting headache that affected profitability.

I was committed to spending what was necessary for success, which was not well-received by Wall Street; I was much louder about this than my successor.

In 2016, I was ousted from Zenefits in what was essentially a palace coup, and the press painted me as a tech villain.

Steve Jobs and I had a competitive relationship; we were like General Motors and Mercedes in the tech world.

Saying something publicly that was in the CEO's eyes to the detriment of the company is a significant issue.