You have to have in mind what you want when you go public. It's not just an end in and of itself. Suddenly, you have investors to satisfy. Investors who want - who demand - a return.

When I know the data that's being shared and I'm asked explicitly for my consent, I want some sites to understand my habits. It helps them suggest books for me to read or movies for my family to watch or friends for us to connect with.

The long-term value proposition for cellphone companies isn't just voice conversation - it's transfer of data.

Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn't be the price we accept for just getting on the Internet.

In an effort to provide my constituents with information on how they can make contributions to a number of relief and humanitarian organizations, I have posted a short list of these groups and contact numbers on my Internet website.

If I made a film today, it would certainly be on digital.

I love the idea of anthropomorphizing machines. I love the idea of taking technology and giving it a personality.

I'd really love to see a business model for higher education going forward that is actually affordable, that uses modern technology to reach scale and quality and that really reimburses the services rendered in a way that's meaningful to everybody.