Quotes

Happiness comes from within.

Technology has made it possible to order food, buy clothes, get a ride - anything you can think of, really - at the touch of a button. But what about having the right people near you when you need them?

India is a unique and special place but a challenging business environment.

Others think their American ways will work in other countries. That's not always accurate and can be disrespectful to the local culture.

The right people don't care about a corner office - they care about the culture, if you're mission-driven, what you're going to do to make the world a better place.

WeWork is a platform that is powered by technology. Our members are running their entire experience with WeWork through the app.

Anybody that wants to be something greater than themselves, that understands that bringing meaning and intention into work and bringing those two things together, is a member of the 'we generation,' and the money tends to follow.

I think all of us naturally want to be a part of a community... at home and at work.

The '90s and early 2000s were the 'I' decade. iPhone, the iPod - everything was about me. Look where that got us? In a terrible recession.

During Shabbat, I am completely cut off, there is no one to talk to, and I do not compromise about it.

When I came to the U.S., I tried to take shortcuts to make money - but everything crashed.

I would not have guessed how much I love being a father.

The one thing we learned about community - you can't force community.

If you really want to change the world, change kids when they're two.

Once you choose to enter a WeWork, you choose to be part of something more 'we' than 'me.' People start coming together. They'll see each other in the elevator; they talk in the stairways. There's a thousand other things they do.

A capitalistic kibbutz is not a bad idea. You need both.

Life is about being present. Sometimes your home will demand more attention, and you should be there. Sometimes your work is more demanding. But the beautiful thing when you create your life's work is that it always feels like you're on a mission.

It's one thing to change regulations on the city level, another on the state, and still another on the federal. The higher the levels are, the more difficult change gets.

If it's servicing a real need, that doesn't go away in a recession. If you're serving a true need, and if you have a loyal group of customers that are falling... As the world goes through a tough time, these customers will stay with you.

As a child who lived in a lot of places, one of the hardest things for me was to join a new community. It was hardest at the kibbutz, but that was also one of the most impressive communities.

I remember how much fun it was to be a child in the kibbutz.

I learned a lot in the naval officers' course. It gave me a lot.

I believe that doing the right thing will not only create the best culture and the best product, but you'll also make the most money - even if you're making decisions that lose you money in the short term.

Serving in the Israeli Army taught me what it means to be part of something greater than yourself.

I happen to love buildings, and my passion is bringing people together.