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Tony Fadell on Leaving Silicon Valley to Help Build a Healthier Society, Online and Off

Time Sensitive

2019/12/18
Time Sensitive

Time Sensitive

2019/12/18

Shownote

In both his work and his life, Tony Fadell constantly imagines Version 2.0 (if not 3.0, or 4.0 and beyond). On a mission to shape the future through forward-thinking design, engineering, invention, and investing, he is probably most widely recognized for b...

Highlights

Tony Fadell, the mind behind the iPod and a key figure in the iPhone's creation, shares his journey of constant reinvention, from his early days in Silicon Valley to a transformative year in Bali. He discusses the lessons learned from failures and successes, the leadership of Steve Jobs, and his current mission to guide deep tech startups. Fadell also offers a critical look at the tech industry's hubris and the importance of stepping away to gain perspective.
00:01
Inventor of the iPod and co-inventor of the iPhone
09:29
Human nature is universal.
24:29
Timing is everything in technology.
33:18
Jobs' strong will and opinion-based leadership were effective in driving the iPod project forward.
39:51
Steve Jobs was supportive of him having children.
57:28
Silicon Valley's unchecked hubris has negatively impacted society

Chapters

From Detroit to Bali: A Life of Constant Reinvention
00:00
Escaping the Hustle: What a Year in Bali Taught Me About Community and Perspective
03:14
The Failure That Taught Me Everything: General Magic and the Art of Timing
18:23
Inside the Room with Steve Jobs: Willpower, Passion, and the Birth of the iPod
33:18
Building Nest and Walking Away: The Hard Lessons of Ambition and Acquisition
39:51
Silicon Valley's Hubris and the Need for Ethical Tech
48:49

Transcript

Andrew Zuckerman: Hi, I'm Andrew. Spencer Bailey: And I'm Spencer. Andrew Zuckerman: And we're here at The Slowdown's New York headquarters. You're listening to Time Sensitive, a podcast where we profile curious and courageous people in business, the art...