When I was a CEO, the books on management that I read weren't very much help after the first few months on the job. They were all designed to give you directions on how not to screw up your company. Ben Horowitz bookceocompany Change image and share on social
The important thing about mobile is, everybody has a computer in their pocket. The implications of so many people connected to the Internet all the time from the standpoint of education is incredible. Ben Horowitz computerconnecteducation Change image and share on social
The key to high-quality communication is trust, and it's hard to trust somebody that you don't know. Ben Horowitz communicationhardhigh Change image and share on social
Some libertarians say, 'Well, if people work harder, they can make more money.' But, you know, my mother is a nurse and I am a venture capitalist. I think no matter how great a nurse she is, she wouldn't earn a one-thousandth of what I can make, if that. Ben Horowitz capitalistearngreat share on social
If somebody's going on your board, and you're going to be C.E.O., it will help if that person knows how to be C.E.O., who has done it before. Ben Horowitz boardperson Change image and share on social
Look - this is the terror of being a founder & CEO. It is all your fault. Every decision, every person you hire, every dumb thing you buy or do - ultimately, you're at the end. Ben Horowitz buyceodecision Change image and share on social
It helps to have founded and run a company if you're going to help somebody run a company who is a founder. Ben Horowitz companyfoundfounder Change image and share on social
As a company gets big, the information that informs decision-making gets massive. Depending upon the prism through which you view the business, your perspective will vary. If two people are in charge, this variance will cause conflict and delay. Ben Horowitz bigbusinesscharge share on social
