Evan Spiegel

"I think the future is mobile-first, not just mobile-friendly."

"You have to be willing to fail spectacularly."

"Build for your users, not for metrics."

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."

"Connection is about being present with people."

"We want to preserve the moment, not sell it."

"Timing is everything in technology."

"Don't optimize for scale if it kills what makes you special."

"Real innovation happens when you challenge assumptions."

"The best companies solve real problems for real people."

"Snapchat is about the message, not the messenger."

"Younger audiences want authenticity above all else."

"We're building for the way people actually communicate."

"Every feature should make communication easier."

"The most powerful networks are built on trust."

"Innovation requires a willingness to be different."

"Focus is about saying no to a thousand things."

"Our generation cares about experiences and memories."

"Technology should disappear and let humans connect."

"Keep your product simple or it won't survive."

"The best ideas often come from listening to your users."

"Never underestimate the power of youth."

"Meaning comes from genuine human connection."

"The future belongs to those who can adapt quickly."

"Build something you'd use every day yourself."

"Creativity thrives when you remove barriers to expression."

"Every product reflects the values of its creators."

"We're not trying to be everything to everyone."

"The best way to stay ahead is to never stop learning."

"Snapchat was built for a generation that values fleeting moments."