Edward Roberts > Quotes

“But when anyone asks me what he or she should do in his career — pursue academia, industry, or entrepreneuring — my answer is always the same. You should do something because you love it, because you have a passion for it. Don’t do it because it’s about money. Don’t do it because your parents told you to do it. My advice is that simple — find something you love.”
― Edward Roberts, Celebrating Entrepreneurs: How MIT Nurtured Pioneering Entrepreneurs Who Built Great Companies

“I think you need to be more of a generalist, much more of a connector of the pieces, as opposed to a highly expert and therefore possibly narrowly-minded person who may not see the unobvious application of something that can be very valuable.”
― Edward Roberts, Celebrating Entrepreneurs: How MIT Nurtured Pioneering Entrepreneurs Who Built Great Companies