“Steve Ballmer never used to be someone who let facts speak for themsel...” — Steven Levy Quote

“Steve Ballmer never used to be someone who let facts speak for themselves. In the 1990s, he was the hyper-energetic Microsoft exec yelling 'Developers! Developers! Developers!' at an all-hands meeting in Safeco field.”

“Twitter provides a platform that allows anyone on the planet - from a political activist in the Middle East to an intemperate golfer in the White House - to broadcast his or her thoughts.”

“In the history of U.S. elections, the fall of 2000 is notorious for the debacle that occurred in the country's attempt to elect a president that year.”

“We are shifting into an enjoyment-based economy. And who knows more about making enjoyment than game developers?”

“Whether it's developers or industry veterans on the business side, top talent likes to work together.”

“Low-value payments are now possible. Now, Ripple can make it easy for Facebook and Uber and Amazon to make payments to developers in real time. It's online and completely global.”