There are a lot of billionaires in Silicon Valley, but in the end, we are all heading to the same place. If given the choice between making a lot of money or finding a way to make people live longer, what do you choose? Bill Maris billionairechoicechoose share on social
As life expectancy extends beyond 80 years in some parts of the world, more people are struggling with brain diseases. For older people, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other conditions become a major impediment to quality of life. Bill Maris alzheimerbraincondition share on social
I would draw a really big distinction between competition, or potential competition, and a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest implies wrongdoing, whereas competition is really healthy. Bill Maris bigcompetitionconflict Change image and share on social
I sign off not only every investment, but every dollar that goes out the door - I'm aware of it. Bill Maris awaredollardoor Change image and share on social
I loved dinosaurs, I loved space, and I thought maybe I'd be the first paleo-astronaut. Bill Maris astronautdinosaurlove Change image and share on social
If you're a technology investor, and you decide that you're also going to be a healthcare investor or a green-tech investor, that doesn't usually work out that well. There are reasons why people make their careers studying these things and becoming experts. Bill Maris careerdecideexpert share on social
Venture funds get beaten up for not investing in important things. Okay, if you want venture funds to invest in important things, then don't penalize or make fun of them when those important things don't work. Bill Maris beatfunfund share on social
I contemplated a career at NIH at one point. I have a neuroscience background. Bill Maris backgroundcareercontemplate Change image and share on social
You want to work with people you are excited about and they are excited about you. It's a two-way street. Bill Maris excitepeoplestreet Change image and share on social
Organizing healthcare information is a daunting task, but it is not an impossible task. We've had people walk on the moon. This is a lot more doable. Bill Maris dauntdoablehave Change image and share on social
