1. If you could have dinner with any 2 people (living or not), who would they be?
Stephen Hawking, the physicist, since he has proven the power of the mind.
My boyfriend, because I don't get to spend enough time with him!

2. What was the last book you read? What books do you love to recommend?
"The New New Thing" by Michael Lewis - this is a Silicon Valley classic. I also like "Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage" by Alfred Lansing - it demonstrates what the human spirit is capable of.

3. If you couldn't do what you are doing now, what profession would you choose?
Someday I will retire from my current career, and at that time, I would like to work in a shelter for battered women, and teach them basic computer skills.

4. What is your definition of success?
Success means having a positive effect on people's lives through your interactions with them.

Kara Kapczynski answers these questions:
1. What was your first job in technology?
2. Who has been your most significant mentor? Why?
3. What has been your greatest challenge and what strategies did you use to overcome obstacles?
4. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Why?
5. What lessons have you learned that would be valuable to women beginning their careers in technology?
6. What new technology do you believe will have the most positive impact on the world in the next 20 years? The most negative impact?

On the lighter side:
1. If you could have dinner with any 2 people (living or not), who would they be?
2. What was the last book you read? What books do you love to recommend?
3. If you couldn't do what you are doing now, what profession would you choose?
4. What is your definition of success?