The Greg McKeown Podcast 169. How to Fall in Love with the Solution, Not the Problem with Uri Levine (Part 2)
Feb 9, 2023
In a compelling discussion, Uri Levine, co-founder of the billion-dollar navigation app Waze, emphasizes the importance of loving the problem rather than the solution in entrepreneurship. He shares insights on creating value and fostering community engagement. Levine also discusses the significance of understanding user experience through personal connections and adapting products based on feedback. He advocates for practical solutions over perfection, highlighting how iterative improvements can drive success in a competitive landscape.
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Teach to Learn
- Share one idea from this episode with someone within 24-48 hours to learn faster.
- Teaching helps solidify understanding and promotes deeper learning.
Value Creation
- Uri Levine's mission is value creation, primarily by solving problems for others.
- He finds fulfillment in both building startups and teaching others to do the same.
The Selfie with Wozniak
- Uri Levine met Steve Wozniak at a conference and took a selfie using the iPhone's volume button.
- Wozniak remarked, "Finally, someone using it the way that I meant it to be."