Before WeWork, I had a baby clothing company. When I started out, I had no real contacts in the garment business and no mentor to guide me on how things worked. I just had an idea to put pads on the baby clothes on to protect the baby's knees.

WeWork has always believed that we are better together, and a large part of that is learning from others through meaningful connections and experiences.

It takes courage to be an entrepreneur.

When I moved to New York City from Israel, I came here with the idea to get a great job, have tons of fun, and make a lot of money. Growing up in Israel, I watched a lot of American TV, and I thought it's what the 'cool' people did, and I wanted the same thing.

How do you change the world? Bring people together. Where is the easiest big place to bring people together? In the work environment.

How do you change the world? Bring people together. Where is the easiest big place to bring people together? In the work environment.

Happiness comes from within.

I never had a traditional mentor. I know people who have been successful with a mentor, but I've never understood why I should limit myself to the knowledge and expertise of one person.