Decoder with Nilay Patel How big companies kill ideas — and how to fight back, with Tony Fadell
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May 3, 2022 
In this engaging discussion, Tony Fadell, a key figure behind the iPod and iPhone, shares insights from his extensive tech journey. He reflects on the cultural clash at Google post-Nest acquisition, where innovation faced challenges. Fadell critiques the complacency fostered by corporate perks and stresses the importance of genuine connections over metaverse obsessions. He also delves into the creative tensions at Apple that drove the iPhone's development, and discusses how leadership styles shape company culture, all while promoting a vision for nurturing innovation in tech.
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Giving Back
- Give back to others through mentorship and sharing lessons learned.
- Focus on human nature, which remains constant even as technology evolves rapidly.
Intuition-Based Decisions
- Most decisions are based on gut feelings and intuition, not solely on data.
- Create your own opportunities instead of waiting for them, offering value beyond the expected.
Meaningful Projects
- Focus on projects that address existential problems like climate change, health, and societal issues.
- Prioritize real human connection over virtual interactions, criticizing the metaverse's focus on insularity.
