YouSendIt公司CEO：谦逊才能成功

    您有什么爱好？

    家庭就是我的爱好。我真的很享受和孩子们待在一起，尽父母的本分。我的周末活动全都是运动锻炼和家庭聚餐，没有其他方式（虽然多去看看电影，也不错）。

    如果您现在可以到世界上的任何一个地方，您想到哪里？

    我现在对南美洲非常着迷。那是一个非常有意思，而且充满活力的地方。蓬勃发展的经济正在真正改变这个国家人民的生活，同时对它的机构产生积极影响。虽然还没到时间，但我很想到里约热内卢观看2014年世界杯。

    您最崇拜的商界或科技界人物是哪位？为什么？

    我是Jay Z的粉丝，但我认为Jay Z也是真正的企业家。在这个行业，搞艺术的人最后大都穷困潦倒，但他足够聪明，除了打造和掌控个人品牌，还联合他人把生意拓展到了服装、房地产等领域。

    哪个技术领域最让您兴奋？

    我对这个问题了解不多，但当前基因技术看起来最具诱惑力。基因工程可以消除遗传紊乱的想法太激动人心了，但它也可能引发更多噩梦式的社会影响。

    每位领导人都应具备的一项品质是什么？

    谦逊。成功人士的通病是拒不接纳别人的建议和想法，导致近在眼前的成功远去。在个人能力范围内保持自信很重要，但也必须承认，如果没有他人的帮助或一点运气，谁也成功不了。

    企业家必须去读商学院吗？

    我读了商学院，从我学到的内容和遇到的同学来看，它改变了我的人生。但我在进商学院之前就已经创办了第一家公司，而且很多成功人士也没有商学院学历。因此，我不认为它是必须的。（财富中文网）

    译者：老榆木

    What do you do for fun?

    Family is my fun. I really enjoy hanging out with my kids and being a parent. My weekends are all about sporting events and family dinners, and I wouldn't have it any other way (though going to the movies more often would be nice).

    If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?

    I'm currently fascinated by South America. It's such an interesting, energetic place with thriving economies that are really changing the lives of its people and having a positive impact on its institutions. It's not right now, but I'd love to be in Rio for the 2014 World Cup.

    What business or technology person do you admire most? Why?

    I'm a fan of his music but I also like that Jay Z is a true entrepreneur. In an industry where the artist often ends up the loser, he was smart enough to build and retain control of his brand and work with others to diversify his interests into clothing, property, and more.

    What technology sector excites you most?

    I don't know much about it, but genomics feels like the most intriguing sector at the moment. The idea that genetic engineering could eradicate inherited disorders is hugely exciting, but there's also the potential for more nightmarish social impacts.

    What is one characteristic that every leader should possess?

    Humility. A common weakness of successful people is letting that success close them off from the opinions and voices of others. It's important to be confident in your own ability but also to acknowledge that no one got anywhere without help from others or a generous slice of luck.

    Is business school necessary for entrepreneurs?

    I went to business school, and it was life-changing in terms of what I learned and the people I met. But I started my first company before business school, and plenty of successful entrepreneurs have no qualifications, so I wouldn't say it's necessary.