71 Quotes by Aileen Lee

Top creative and innovative talent wants to live in a vibrant, transit-friendly, global city that offers access to not only great jobs but also great food, entertainment and culture.

Starbucks did this magical thing where it took a product that people didn't really care that much about and made it this treat. It makes you feel better about your day and gives you a chance to reflect, makes you feel a little special.

Relative to all the start-ups out there, getting a valuation of $1 billion is rarely accomplished.

If you're a digital startup, building and highlighting your social proof is the best way for new users to learn about you.

I think it's embarrassing for our industry that we have such low diversity across senior-level management at all of the mainstream, top-tier venture capital firms.

History suggests the 2010s will give rise to a super-unicorn or two that reflect the key tech wave of the decade, the mobile web.

Super early-stage companies have a village that form around them for support.

I've learned that you really cannot judge a book by its cover.

Seed stage is an investment area that is really important for early stage startups. It feels like there is a need for trusted, experienced people to work with and to guide startups at this level.