When I started eBay, it was a hobby, an experiment to see if people could use the Internet to be empowered through access to an efficient market. I actually wasn't thinking about it in terms of a social impact. Pierre Omidyar accessebayefficient share on social
What I'm really focused on is connecting people around shared interests, so together they can make good stuff happen. I'm more focused on helping people discover their power as individuals, but through those connections with one another. Pierre Omidyar connectconnectiondiscover share on social
In terms of my belief that one individual can make a difference - that belief comes from my parents. Pierre Omidyar beliefdifferenceindividual Change image and share on social
I developed an interest in supporting independent journalists in a way that leverages their work to the greatest extent possible, all in support of the public interest. Pierre Omidyar developextentgreat Change image and share on social
Long-term sustainable change happens if people discover their own power. Pierre Omidyar changediscoverlong Change image and share on social
If you give people the opportunity to do the right thing, you'll rarely be disappointed. Pierre Omidyar disappointgiveopportunity Change image and share on social
eBay's business is based on enabling someone to do business with another person, and to do that, they first have to develop some measure of trust, either in the other person or the system. Pierre Omidyar basebusinessdevelop Change image and share on social
My parents made me believe I could do anything I wanted to do. They were really into empowering me. Pierre Omidyar empowermakeparent Change image and share on social
A well-functioning microfinance bank can actually be a profitable business as well. So it became a perfect proof point that, through business, you can provide an experience that leads to individual self-empowerment. Pierre Omidyar bankbusinessempowerment share on social
In the early days of eBay, I articulated for the very first time this belief that people are basically good. Pierre Omidyar articulatebasicallybelief Change image and share on social
