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" One of the core values of the startup world is that you must have a list of core values. Like all abstract ideas, they're easy to dream up and tricky to implement. "

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" From the beginning, we believed that it was possible to develop direct relationships with customers at a relatively cheap cost, and our plan was to build a lifestyle brand that was also an Internet company - a rarity for eyewear. "

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" Hackathons are an amazing way to engage the team, foster collaboration, and knock out great work. "

" For better or worse, cash is the oxygen of your business, and you can't last long in any environment without it. "

" At the end of the day, an entrepreneurial journey is all about de-risking: How can you spend the least amount of time and money to accomplish your goal? The more information you can gather, the more comfortable you'll be investing time and money into a particular offering. "

" My goal is to get in bed by 11. That rarely happens. But I celebrate when it does happen. "

" I came to Washington primarily to meet other entrepreneurs. That being said, I was also curious to hear how our federal government was thinking about entrepreneurship. "

" Exploring emerging technologies like new refraction technology will enable people to get prescriptions cheaper and more conveniently, which will, in turn, provide increased access to prescription glasses. "

" People who are passionate about Warby Parker are passionate about creating a company that can scale, be profitable, and do good in the world - without charging a premium for it. "

" It's not easy to keep good sleep habits as an entrepreneur, especially at the early stages when there's always a fire to put out. "

" It's impossible to predict crises - or to control them once they hit - but you can absolutely prime yourself to ride them out as best as possible. "

" Florence Nightingale. She is one of the most dynamic social entrepreneurs in history. "

" Details matter. They create depth, and depth creates authenticity. "

" At Warby Parker, we use the survey platform Culture Amp to take employee engagement surveys that help us become ultra-responsive to the needs of our teams. "

" If you think about what are glasses, they are the best example of form and function. "

" We've built our own technology platform in-house, which operates our website and powers our retail stores. "

" I personally try to buy the best-quality items at the best price that do the least harm and from companies that are striving to do good - many of those companies are run by young entrepreneurs. "

" A good collaboration pushes the boundaries of both partners. "

" I believe that the concept of 'design' encompasses every aspect of customers's exposure to a brand, from the moment they hear about us to the first time they visit our store to the process of ordering and anticipating the arrival of their glasses. "

" During times of plenty - when venture funding is abundant and startups multiply like rabbits - every business looks like a winner. "

Neil Blumenthal

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" All companies - and not just startups - face the same eternal challenge: resource allocation. "

" It never gets old watching someone receive their first pair of glasses and regain their vision and their life. "

" If you don't plan to dive in and dedicate all of your time to your startup, you probably shouldn't be looking for funding. It's hard enough asking for money when you believe in an idea; asking for money to fund something you're iffy about is ten times more strenuous. "

" What happens when kids don't have glasses - they get bored in class. They disengage and they may be disruptive. They may be misdiagnosed for A.D.D. or put in special needs classes. "

" Giving employees agency over their workspace encourages them to think carefully about the conditions in which they work best, and it gives them the tools to forge that environment. "

" All those articles that scold Millennials for their supposed entitlement? Forget them. Millennials are great employees. "

" On the day it launched, Warby Barker received more than twice as many visits as our regular site. "

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" Warby Parker is a data-driven company. "

Neil Blumenthal

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" When we were creating Warby Parker, for us it was about having a positive impact on the world and having a strong social mission. "

" There are two elements to nailing a job interview: form and substance. 'Form' describes the outer layer of your character - your manners, your demeanor, your social skills. 'Substance' describes the inner core of your character - your intellect, your empathy, your creativity. "

" Self-awareness is a trait - or maybe 'practice' is the more accurate way to put it - that everyone can always improve at. It is part emotional intelligence, part perceptiveness, part critical thinking. It means knowing your weaknesses, of course, but it also means knowing your strengths and what motivates you. "