“Governments take too long to get things done and there are far too many varied interests at stake. If you were starting a business today and needed a partner, you would never choose a large bureaucratic institution like the government.”
Naveen Jain“The goal must be to expand ourselves beyond one field of focus and use our improved access to information to solve the very real and extreme economic, environmental, and resource challenges we face as an interconnected, global society.”
Naveen Jain“You know you've reached true success the day you become truly humble. That's the day you stop needing to prove to the world - and yourself - that you've accomplished something meaningful.”
Naveen Jain“Technology itself is neither good nor bad. People are good or bad.”
Naveen Jain“Trust your gut instinct over spreadsheets. There are too many variables in the real world that you simply can't put into a spreadsheet. Spreadsheets spit out results from your inexact assumptions and give you a false sense of security. In most cases, your heart and gut are still your best guide.”
Naveen Jain“The real metric of success isn't the size of your bank account. It's the number of lives in whom you might be able to make a positive difference.”
Naveen Jain“Helping people boost themselves out of poverty is the best way to make a lasting positive difference in a person's life.”
Naveen Jain“Success doesn't necessarily come from breakthrough innovation but from flawless execution. A great strategy alone won't win a game or a battle the win comes from basic blocking and tackling. ”
Naveen Jain“The digital revolution has also meant a revolution in access to information. This puts more power and knowledge into the hands of nonexperts.”
Naveen Jain“Growing up in India, I knew all I needed to change the world was one good opportunity, and I prepared myself for it. When that opportunity came - in the form of the chance to earn an engineering degree - I was ready.”
Naveen Jain“I think it's time we all agree that gender stereotypes are simply the confabulation of our own mind.”
Naveen Jain