Tony Fadell on Leaving Silicon Valley to Help Build a Healthier Society, Online and Off
Time Sensitive
2019/12/18
Tony Fadell on Leaving Silicon Valley to Help Build a Healthier Society, Online and Off
Tony Fadell on Leaving Silicon Valley to Help Build a Healthier Society, Online and Off

Time Sensitive
2019/12/18
Shownote
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
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.
Chapters
Chapters
From Detroit to Bali: A Life of Constant Reinvention
00:00Escaping the Hustle: What a Year in Bali Taught Me About Community and Perspective
03:14The Failure That Taught Me Everything: General Magic and the Art of Timing
18:23Inside the Room with Steve Jobs: Willpower, Passion, and the Birth of the iPod
33:18Building Nest and Walking Away: The Hard Lessons of Ambition and Acquisition
39:51Silicon Valley's Hubris and the Need for Ethical Tech
48:49Transcript
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...
