From a systematic standpoint, I think that capitalism is the best system. I can spend a lot of time explaining why I like communism, but it is actually not a good solution. Nor is socialism. So, capitalism is the right model. Ben Horowitz capitalismcommunismexplain share on social
In order to build a great technology company, you have to hire lots of incredibly smart people. It's a total waste to have lots of big brains but not let them work on your biggest problems. Ben Horowitz bigbrainbuild 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
Most books on management are written by management consultants, and they study successful companies after they've succeeded, so they only hear winning stories. Ben Horowitz bookcompanyconsultant Change image and share on social
Many of the people that you lay off will have closer relationships with the people who stay than you do, so treat them with an appropriate level of respect. Ben Horowitz closelevellie Change image and share on social
The first rule of the C.E.O. psychological meltdown is 'Don't talk about the psychological meltdown.' Ben Horowitz meltdownpsychologicalrule Change image and share on social
To succeed at selling a losing product, you must develop seriously superior sales techniques. In addition, you have to be massively competitive and incredibly hungry to survive in that environment. Ben Horowitz additioncompetitivedevelop Change image and share on social
I would have never wanted to write another management book. There are so many of them, and everybody says the same thing about them, and they are all the same - they give the exact same advice. It's like a diet book; they all say eat less calories, exercise more, and every single book has the same conclusion. Ben Horowitz advicebookcalorie share on social
If I have one skill as a manager, I can make things extremely clear. Ben Horowitz clearextremelymake Change image and share on social