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Guy Kawasaki on Masters of Scale: Evangelizing Innovation

Apr 5, 2024
Guy Kawasaki, Ex-Apple and Canva executive, shares insights on evangelizing innovation, AI revolution, and growth mindsets in Silicon Valley. Topics include bold entrepreneurial thinking, the power of product love, AI in writing, and embracing AI for market competition.
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ANECDOTE

Mistaken Identity Motivates

  • Guy Kawasaki shared a humorous story about being mistaken for Jackie Chan while driving his Porsche in Menlo Park.
  • This moment taught him to value the motivation behind making a difference, not just external recognition.
ANECDOTE

Jewelry Sales Prepared Tech Evangelism

  • Guy's sales experience in the jewelry business was tough and taught him grit.
  • This prepared him well for his role as a software evangelist at Apple, focusing on customer needs.
ADVICE

Protect Innovation Teams Boldly

  • Big companies need ego maniac leaders who resist internal pressure to innovate.
  • Innovation teams should be physically separate from headquarters to maintain focus and priority.
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