Chieh Huang

“You don't have to be a superhero to change the arc of history.”

“Companies are not lead by a single person; they're lead by a group of individuals collectively making good decisions on behalf of the company.”

“I knew I did not want to be a doctor; my parents kept talking to me about that. I wanted to be an NBA player, but around freshman and sophomore year, I stopped growing, so that was the end of that.”

“As ubiquitous as the brands of the warehouse clubs are - Costco, BJ's and Sam's - they're not everywhere. If you have less than a million people in your town, or less than 500K, you might never get access to wholesale savings.”

“The ultimate goal is to be the leader in mobile commerce. I'm not just saying revenues; if you're trying to find a good experience of buying something on your phone, I want you to automatically think, 'Boxed has one of the best, if not the best, experiences of buying something on your mobile device.'”

“I think whether it's a good idea or not to take the startup plunge comes down to the responsibilities of the individual. If you have a family to care for or a huge mortgage payment, then quitting your steady day job to launch a startup probably isn't the best decision to make.”

“Money is there to put food on the table and make sure your family is cared for. Anything beyond that can be argued as extraneous.”

“When it comes to running a business and interacting with people, you need to be very transparent.”

“Education was the motor that allowed me to make my way up the ladder.”

“Everyone is now praying at the altar of every last dollar of profits to please shareholders. If you invest in your people and treat them well, it's a different way to increase profits.”

“My management style is one of inclusion, meaning we're all one team no matter if you're making an hourly wage at the fulfillment center floor, if you're a C-staffer from a public company.”

“I'm just a regular dude from New Jersey. If Boxed is successful, and you take 90% of my money away, I'll still be all right.”