Jason Calacanis

“Google can say they are not in the content business, but if they are paying people and distributing and archiving their work, it is getting harder to make that case.”

“People can easily make millions of dollars without much work in America.”

“Social media, like blogs, are truth-seeking technologies. In fact, the Internet itself is the greatest truth-generating device ever created.”

“The reason I bought the Tesla was to help fund the Model S - and because I like things that are fast, sexy and high-tech.”

“After Sept. 11, New York wasn't the same, and that's part of the reason why I left.”

“In my next life, I would like to be Charlie Rose or Howard Stern or maybe something in between.”

“If you've got a good job, you should bust your butt to make your company as successful and profitable as possible.”

“I think it hurts blogs when they have to turn off their comments.”

“I think you need to have a very strong angel community that is committed to mentoring up-and-coming entrepreneurs.”

“Everyone's drunk on the term 'blog.'”

“As a publisher, you have no direct relationship with advertisers.”

“Food is the new health care.”

“Supporting American technology companies is one of the most patriotic things you can do - the technology industry is the reason our country has such a high-standard of living and why we can afford to spread the democracy virus around the globe.”

“Instant access to anything is the future. So if you need a tutor or a baby sitter or a massage or any service, it's going to be instantly available, 24 hours a day, through your phone, with one click.”

“If you get people to commit to an email relationship, it's the deepest, most intimate relationship you can have online. Much deeper than Facebook and certainly more intimate than a blog.”

“If folks focus in on a niche and own it, there is a good chance they could make half a living from blogging.”

“This concept that starting a company is so hard and that you'll never make it is conspiracy concocted by the rich and powerful to keep you from trying - and you've fallen for it.”

“There's nobody who has as big of a real-time logistics network than Uber.”

“Creative destruction is gonna be the greatest thing that can happen to Manhattan.”

“I learned from my past.”