The pace at eBay was frantic and urgent. We knew that if we didn't move fast, somebody would come into the market and quash us. Participant doesn't make a lot of sense from a financial investment perspective, so it's unlikely that other people will be approaching the business in the same way. So you see less urgency; you see a thoroughness and willingness to spend extra time to get things right. Which I think is really important.
Social entrepreneurs come from all levels of society and from communities in nearly every country of the world. They all share the same underlying dr… - Jeffrey Skoll
Social entrepreneurs come from all levels of society and from communities in nearly every country of the world. They all share the same underlying dr…
- Jeffrey Skoll
A little bit of good can turn into a whole lot of good when fueled by the commitment of a social entrepreneur. - Jeffrey Skoll
A little bit of good can turn into a whole lot of good when fueled by the commitment of a social entrepreneur.
My views tend to be centrist. I'm not a big fan of George W., but my politics tend to be more Republican than not. - Jeffrey Skoll
My views tend to be centrist. I'm not a big fan of George W., but my politics tend to be more Republican than not.
Business skills, when well applied, can do more than just make money. They can potentially make money and do some real good, which is immensely satis… - Jeffrey Skoll
Business skills, when well applied, can do more than just make money. They can potentially make money and do some real good, which is immensely satis…
Not everyone can be Gandhi, but each of us has the power to make sure our own lives count - and it's those millions of lives that will ultimately bui… - Jeffrey Skoll
Not everyone can be Gandhi, but each of us has the power to make sure our own lives count - and it's those millions of lives that will ultimately bui…
The goal here is to build a brand around social relevance in media (with his Participant Productions company). - Jeffrey Skoll
The goal here is to build a brand around social relevance in media (with his Participant Productions company).
I was living in a house with five guys, eating their leftovers when they weren't watching. I went from that to having $1-billion-plus on paper. - Jeffrey Skoll
I was living in a house with five guys, eating their leftovers when they weren't watching. I went from that to having $1-billion-plus on paper.
I learned Hollywood is a small community, and you really have to be a part of the community to get anything done. Unlike traditional industries, wher… - Jeffrey Skoll
I learned Hollywood is a small community, and you really have to be a part of the community to get anything done. Unlike traditional industries, wher…
I believe that Silicon Valley is truly a place of excellence and the impact of this tiny community on the world is completely disproportionate to its… - Jeffrey Skoll
I believe that Silicon Valley is truly a place of excellence and the impact of this tiny community on the world is completely disproportionate to its…
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