I think what we really need to think about is how do we reimagine the management and movement of money in an era where everyone will have a smartphone.

In many ways, leadership is about defining reality and inspiring hope, but if you have these great people around you and they know that what they do is going to be recognized, it can be incredibly powerful.

I spent the first 18 years of my career at AT&T, and it was a wonderful place that kept me moving all the time. I mean, I started off as entry level a position as you can get at AT&T.

My mom pushed me in a baby carriage at Martin Luther King rallies. My grandfather was a union organizer. And to me, there is no room - no room - for discrimination of any kind. To me, it's just an anathema.

When I was making the most money at the top of my game, driving Bentleys and all that, I felt so existentially empty.

I'm looking for a living wage and to continue my work. The frustration comes from when I can't do the things that matter most to me. It's when someone comes and says, 'I will finance your movie if you cast so and so.'

I always wanted to start a public company and make a lot of money.

Since my work is theoretical, the financial needs are very little. Doing the research itself is the toughest challenge.