“Without talent, I don’t care what you do, it is hopeless.”

“Without talent, I don’t care what you do, it is hopeless. You have to have a system that identifies, attracts, and develops talent. All of the people I’ve known who have built companies are absolute fanatics on finding talent. But the problem goes beyond technical competence. It is the attitude, the desire to excel, and the fit with our culture.”

—Alexander d’Arbeloff