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Nov 2023

1h 38m

183: Build by Tony Fadell

Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson

About this episode

Today’s author (and leader of the product teams behind the iPod, iPhone, and Nest thermostat) shares about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure, and unbelievable success. Join Joe & Mike as they consider what it means to make things worth making.

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