#294 Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest

Published: June 15, 2022, 6:53 p.m.

Tony Fadell is an engineer and designer, co-creator of the iPod, iPhone, Nest Thermostat, and author of the new book Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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\nOUTLINE:
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\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(07:16) - Memories
\n(14:13) - Apple II
\n(22:51) - First business
\n(26:55) - iPod
\n(50:56) - Ideas
\n(55:09) - Marketing
\n(1:05:26) - PR and Comms
\n(1:15:06) - Design
\n(1:20:03) - Experts
\n(1:26:04) - Steve Jobs
\n(2:09:43) - Jony Ive
\n(2:16:55) - Nest
\n(2:27:13) - Advice for young people
\n(2:31:30) - Startup
\n(2:36:25) - Money
\n(2:41:33) - Work-Life Balance
\n(2:44:11) - Darkest moment
\n(2:49:48) - Meaning of life