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From Rubik's Cube Champion to Game Development: Toby Mao's Journey
Dec 19, 2023
In this captivating conversation, Toby Mao, the co-founder of Tobiko Data and Rubik's Cube record holder, shares his diverse journey from game development to leading roles at Airbnb and Netflix. Topics discussed include Rubik's Cube, monetizing games, 18XX board games, programming challenges, and Toby's competitive nature. Check out Toby's game: 18XX - https://18xx.games
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- Toby's ability to excel in various fields and stay focused on what is in front of him without getting distracted by other things is a key takeaway from the discussion.
- Toby's involvement in teaching Will Smith how to solve Rubik's Cube for the movie 'Pursuit of Happiness' showcases his diverse experiences and his ability to seize unique opportunities.
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Toby's Fascination with Chasing Interesting Things
In the podcast, Toby's approach of chasing things that seem interesting to him is highlighted. This is evident from his various pursuits, such as becoming a world champion at Rubik's Cube, diving into the world of World of Warcraft, working at high-profile companies like Netflix and Airbnb, and now building his own company. Toby's ability to excel and stay focused on what is in front of him without getting distracted by other things is a key takeaway from the discussion.
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