I love software and I love technology. Marc Benioff More Quotes by Marc Benioff More Quotes From Marc Benioff The elites - or managers in companies - no longer control the conversation. This is how insurrections start. Marc Benioff insurrection company conversation We believe in the art of war. We are trying to get our competition to attack us with angry, virulent energy, so we can transform that into larger market share. Marc Benioff war believe art 90% of the world's data was created in the last two years Marc Benioff data two years I had one goal. I wanted people to really learn the tools that could change, because I taught finance for years, I network with people in their 20s, obviously, and all ages I've worked with. But I wanted to just take that to another level, and I also, quite frankly, was just angry. I was angry about the level of abuse I saw in 2008 that happened to people. I knew what happened, I had made a fortune during that time because when things melt down - and they're going to again; life is cyclical - it's one of the greatest opportunities in your life. Marc Benioff goal opportunity people I've worked with a variety of presidents over the years on both sides of the aisle and congressmen and senators, so I'm not into trying to demonize anybody. It used to be that people would fight like hell on the floor of the house and they'd go have a beer together. Now it's like you're radioactive if you talk to the other side, which keeps us from getting anything done. I'm an independent personally, and I vote for who I believe will make the biggest difference. Marc Benioff independent fighting believe Customers get vested in certain paradigms of computing, and those large vendors will try to keep those customers in those paradigms of computing for as long as possible. That's where you basically get the term cash cow. Marc Benioff cows trying long If you look at the top 10 enterprise software companies, a lot of them are important but irrelevant companies. It's really important to be relevant and important. Marc Benioff top-10 important looks Relationships with the media are really important. The media has a more important voice today than it has ever had. We don't advertise. We only have one marketing vehicle, which is editorial, and our ability to get our message out and communicate it effectively. Marc Benioff marketing media voice Social embedded business processes that solve concrete needs are key to enterprise social collaboration. Marc Benioff collaboration keys needs My summers at Apple had taught me that the secret to encouraging creativity and producing the best possible product was to keep people fulfilled and happy. I wanted the people who built salesforce.com to be inspired and to feel valued. Marc Benioff apples creativity summer Journalists immediately think of me as a resource for a quote or comment because they know that I will be available to offer fresh insight and meet their deadlines. Marc Benioff resources insight thinking I have failed a lot in my philanthropy, where I will make philanthropic contributions and they just won't be effective. Marc Benioff philanthropic philanthropy contribution Learning to code at a young age opened my eyes to the incredibly exciting world of technology and entrepreneurship. Our youth deserve the opportunity to learn the skills that will enable them to succeed in our connected world. Marc Benioff technology eye opportunity Although I loved working on technology - I've always been a computer geek at heart - my professors encouraged me to get a real-world job working with customers. Marc Benioff real heart jobs The real joy in life comes from giving. It comes from service. It comes from doing things for other people. That is what is so powerful about this. Nothing will make you happier than giving. Marc Benioff powerful real people The cloud services companies of all sizes; the cloud is for everyone. The cloud is a democracy. Marc Benioff size democracy clouds The concept that I like the most, and the one that I’ve taken most to heart, is the belief that people can’t be united or focused unless they share a common philosophy - a philosophy that gives their effort a greater meaning. Marc Benioff taken heart philosophy Philanthropy can be integrated into business. I believe strongly that companies can be incredible agents of good in the world. Marc Benioff agents believe world The CMO is expected to spend more on technology than the CIO by 2017. Marc Benioff cio marketing technology Some people would argue the other side: that the business of business is business, and companies should only be focused on profits. But in today's world, I don't think corporations can only be focused on profits, because they are inextricably linked with the communities that they serve. I do not believe you can be a leader in your industry without being a leader in your community. It's a fundamental shift in how you think about business. Marc Benioff business believe thinking
