TaskRabbit is really my first baby. So balancing the second child is something I've tackled, but I'm really passionate about what I do, and then I'm passionate about coming home and putting my baby to bed.

I've never thought of myself as a female engineer or founder or a woman in tech. I just think of myself as someone who's passionate.

I've had some very strong female role models, so I think that's an important thing.

Surrounding yourself with people who are actively and enthusiastically working toward their best futures will keep you moving toward your own goals.

Some of the things I did in my early career were massive learning curves because I had no one to guide me. You learn very quickly because it costs you torment and trouble.

In hindsight, if I could go back in time and relay a message to my younger self, I would tell him to work on his time keeping, and that the job of a drummer is not to be the one that gets noticed the most on stage, or to be the fastest, or the loudest. Above all, it is to be the timekeeper.

For 10 years, I'd been working as a freelance writer and editor, making money but not a living. It was a good arrangement family-wise, allowing me to stay home with our daughter, but not so great financially or, sometimes, ego-wise.

I associate going to an airport with work because I travel so much with my job. So when I have a few days free from work, I tend to stay at home.