“Our goal is to allow people to use whatever app they want to get photo...” — Kevin Systrom Quote

“Our goal is to allow people to use whatever app they want to get photos into 'Instagram'.”

“Traditional businesses can say, 'We're going to sell widgets to people, and it will make X amount of profit.' But new business models are hard.”

“The major reason why Instagram works is that you can follow anyone out there and start following their photos immediately.”

“I gave birth to my son when I was 39, in 2011, as my contracts didn't allow me to get pregnant. I was scared that if I get pregnant, it will be the end of my career.”

“But I think the one thing that I can say about us is that we're very consistent about certain things and part of that is our desire to do the very best work that we can and not rest on our laurels, or not allow formula to come into what we do.”

“I'm not superstitious. But my mother doesn't allow me to cut my nails after dark. Earlier, I used to wear a scapular from Potta around my neck, given to me by a family member. But during my shoots, it's not possible, so I tie it on my right wrist for protection.”