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Mentioned in 19 episodes
Against the Odds: An Autobiography
Book • 1997
This book details Dyson's journey from his early life to the development of his revolutionary bagless vacuum cleaner.
It includes his struggles, legal battles, and eventual success after finding support in Japan.
The book also critiques various aspects of the British education system and industry.
It includes his struggles, legal battles, and eventual success after finding support in Japan.
The book also critiques various aspects of the British education system and industry.
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Mentioned in 19 episodes
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David Senra in relation to his autobiography and similar insights to Steve Jobs' approach.
David Senra in relation to his autobiography and similar insights to Steve Jobs' approach.
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#299 Steve Jobs (Make Something Wonderful)
Mentioned by David Senra to emphasize the importance of differentiation and unconventional thinking in achieving outsized returns.
David Senra to emphasize the importance of differentiation and unconventional thinking in achieving outsized returns.624 snips
#269 Sam Zell
Mentioned by David Senra as a source of inspiration, highlighting Dyson's emphasis on experimentation and iteration in product development.
David Senra as a source of inspiration, highlighting Dyson's emphasis on experimentation and iteration in product development.580 snips
#245 Rick Rubin (In the Studio)
Mentioned by David Senra when discussing James Dyson's views on the importance of studying regulations.
David Senra when discussing James Dyson's views on the importance of studying regulations.304 snips
#258: Jay Gould (Dark Genius of Wall Street)
Mentioned by David Senra to illustrate a similar approach to problem-solving and innovation as Ettore Bugatti.
David Senra to illustrate a similar approach to problem-solving and innovation as Ettore Bugatti.301 snips
#316 Bugatti
Mentioned by David Senra to highlight a similar business philosophy emphasizing differentiation and control.
David Senra to highlight a similar business philosophy emphasizing differentiation and control.254 snips
#288 Ralph Lauren
Mentioned by David Senra in the context of comparing Gaston Glock's business strategies to those of James Dyson.
David Senra in the context of comparing Gaston Glock's business strategies to those of James Dyson.116 snips
#308 The Founder of Glock
