18 Jun · 22 min
Today, we're joined by Tony Fadell, the inventor of the iPod and co-inventor of the iPhone. Tony is the founder of Nest (the smart thermostat acquired by Google) and the New York Times best-selling author of Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making. In this second episode, Tommy Stadlen talks to Tony about his years working alongside Steve Jobs and what he's learned about building a career, why he thinks saying "no" is the most underrated skill in product, and why giving credit away is the thing most leaders get wrong. He speaks about: - what Steve Jobs was truly great at, and the one thing he was bad at - the two types of assholes, and how to tell ego from mission - why giving credit to your team is the most joyful part of leading - hustling his way into General Magic with seven months of letters and cold calls - chasing heroes instead of brands early in your career - why the best mentors (like Bill Campbell) know people, not tech - the General Magic crash at 25 that taught him to stay grounded Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures atwww.Giant.vc (https://www.giant.vc/). Music credits: Bubble King (https://soundcloud.com/vector_xing/bubble-king-1) written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0OIhUsMY7pVMZPc5kp4pBP). Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.
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