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Mentioned in 26 episodes

Build

An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making

Book • 2022

This book is an advice encyclopedia and a mentor in a box, written for anyone looking to grow at work, from young graduates to CEOs.

It charts Tony Fadell's personal journey from a product designer to a leader, startup founder, executive, and mentor.

The book includes captivating examples, such as the development of the first iPod and iPhone, and offers practical advice on various aspects of product development, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

It emphasizes the importance of human relationships, continuous learning, and caring deeply about the work you do.

Mentioned by

Dmitry Zlokazov

Dara Ladjevardian

Ellis Hamburger

David Singleton

Mentioned in 26 episodes

Recommended by

Marty Cagan

as a wonderful book describing the product model for hardware devices.

Product management theater | Marty Cagan (Silicon Valley Product Group)

Recommended by

Dmitry Zlokazov

for its insights into building hardware and product management.

How Revolut trains world-class product managers: The “local CEO” model, raw intellect over experience, and a cultural obsession with building wow products | Dmitry Zlokazov (Head of Product)

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

in the introduction as the author of the book.

#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a tactical and practical book rich in details.

#590: Tony Fadell of iPod, iPhone, and Nest Fame — Stories of Steve Jobs on “Vacation,” Product Design and Team Building, Good Assholes vs. Bad Assholes, Investing in Trends Before They Become Trends, The Hydrogen Economy, The Future of Batteries, and More

Mentioned by

Marty Cagan

as an example of a book describing good product practices.

The nature of product | Marty Cagan, Silicon Valley Product Group

Recommended by

Scott Belsky

as a book full of wisdom for product builders.

Lessons on building product sense, navigating AI, optimizing the first mile, and making it through the messy middle | Scott Belsky (Adobe, Behance)

Recommended by

David Singleton

for its practical pointers on building great user experiences.

Building a culture of excellence | David Singleton (CTO of Stripe)

Mentioned by

Dara Ladjevardian

as required reading for high performers at Delphi.

#55 AI Expert: Automate or Be Automated | Dara Ladjevardian

Mentioned by

Ellis Hamburger

in the context of the importance of having a "why" or a story for products.

Ellis Hamburger - Storytelling for today’s top startups

Mentioned by

Joe Buleg

as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.

182: Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish

Mentioned by the podcast host as a source for a quote about Steve Jobs' storytelling abilities.

#257 Richard Garriott (Video Games and Space Exploration)

Recommended by

Marty Cagan

as a work-related book describing the product model from a hardware perspective.

The Marty Cagan Episode: Product Management Crash Course in 61 Minutes

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

when comparing it to 'Designing Your Life', focusing on product design.

189: Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

Mentioned by

Alex Danco

in the context of books that discuss the important role of bubbles in financing new things.

17: Alex Danco - Innovation Begins with Gifts

Recommended by

Noam Lovinsky

because his wife co-authored it with Tony Fadell and it highlights the importance of perseverance in achieving success.

The happiness and pain of product management | Noam Lovinsky (Grammarly, Facebook, YouTube, Thumbtack)

Mentioned by

Bo Shao

as the author of the new book, "Build: An unorthodox guide to making things worth making".

#595: In Case You Missed It: April 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

Mentioned by

Cory Hixson

as the author of the book being discussed.

183: Build by Tony Fadell

Mentioned by

Nilay Patel

as

Tony Fadell

's new book.

How big companies kill ideas — and how to fight back, with Tony Fadell

Wspomniana przez Bartosza Majewskiego jako książka, w której Tony Fadell opowiada o trajektorii zespołu General Magic.

#475 Jak Kupić Sobie Więcej Czasu? W Jakim Kierunku Idzie Polskie Społeczeństwo? - Bartosz Majewski

Mencionado por

Luis Ramos

como un libro repleto de lecciones, experiencias y estrategias aplicables al emprendimiento.

📖 Crea - Un Resumen de Libros para Emprendedores

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