The consumer is really underutilized in health care.

I have always been interested in health care and doing something that is dramatic.

Our approach to medicine is very 19th-century. We are still in the dark ages. We really need to get to the molecular level so that we are no longer groping about in the dark.

I think it is absolutely crazy in this day and age that I have to go through a trial and error method to see if my child is allergic to an antibiotic or peanuts. I should just know.

I think life is pretty awesome.

My parents were passionate about what they did, very cheap, and very focused on doing good in society.

I'm at a slightly higher risk for type 2 diabetes, and my grandmother had diabetes. My hemoglobin a1c, which is one of the measures, started being a little high when I was drinking a ton of that coconut water.

Everyone's going to die, and everyone's going to get sick at some point. But I do believe that there are choices you can make in life that will make you as healthy as possible.

There's a whole group of people who are 100-plus and have no disease. Why?

Knowing your genetic health risks will help you make better decisions.

23andMe set out to try and change healthcare - this is not an easy business. This is not a coffee shop in Austin.

Obesity is awesome from a Wall Street perspective. It's not just one disease - there are all sorts of related diseases to profit from.

As the knowledge around personalized medicine continues to grow, consumers should expect their healthcare providers to begin to incorporate genetic information into their treatments and preventative care.

FDA clearance is an important step on the path towards getting genetic information integrated with routine medical care.

There should be choice in healthcare.

I don't necessarily want my physician making all my decisions.

My mom was a problem solver.

Big challenges are an accumulation of small challenges.

The world needs more social innovations.

Our understanding of how DNA informs our health and development is advancing at an incredible pace.

A solid foundation in genetics is increasingly important for everyone.

Data helps solve problems.

23andMe is pleased to bring public funding to bear on data and research driven by the public - our more than 180,000 customers.

Making personalized medicine a reality will require a strong partnership between 23andMe and the physician and medical communities.