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Tony Fadell

Entrepreneur, founder, coach

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Tony Fadell is a successful entrepreneur, founder, and coach. He has established himself as a leader in the technology and start-up world, and his path to success has been inspiring to many. Tony started his career at Apple, where he became the “father of the iPod”. This accomplishment alone was a tremendous achievement and branded Tony as an innovator and forward-thinking entrepreneur. Its success showed the world that disruptive innovation was possible and, even more importantly, profitable. After a successful stint at Apple, Tony started his own venture, Nest Labs, and quickly made it a household name. Nest revolutionized the way people control their thermostats and other systems in the home, quickly becoming a staple in modern households. Nest was then purchased by Google, making it a financial industry success story. Tony’s experience and success have also made him an invaluable coach, mentor, and investor to many startup entrepreneurs. His wealth of knowledge has been shared with individuals or companies who want to make their mark in the tech world. Throughout his career, Tony has consistently identified opportunities to move the tech industry forward. His accomplishments and influence continue to inspire those pursuing the same dream that he did.

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Written for anyone who wants to grow at work—from young grads navigating their first jobs to CEOs deciding whether to sell their company—Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascina...

May 3, 2022
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Unicorn CEO/Founder
Tim Ferris Show Guest
Thinkers 50
TIME 100: Most Influential People

Written for anyone who wants to grow at work—from young grads navigating their first jobs to CEOs deciding whether to sell their company—Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascina...

Tony Fadell has made more cool stuff than almost anyone else in the history of Silicon Valley, and in Build he tells us how. This is the most fun—and the most fascinating—memoir of curiosity and invention I've ever read.

Tim Ferris Show Guest
Unicorn CEO/Founder
TIME 100: Most Influential People

Written for anyone who wants to grow at work—from young grads navigating their first jobs to CEOs deciding whether to sell their company—Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascina...

Tony Fadell is one of the world’s great experts in starting companies and creating insanely great products. He’s distilled his wisdom in this book, providing wildly useful mentorship in a delightfully readable set of stories.

Tim Ferris Show Guest
Thinkers 50

Written for anyone who wants to grow at work—from young grads navigating their first jobs to CEOs deciding whether to sell their company—Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascina...

Tony Fadell distills his epic career into refreshingly candid, often contrarian advice that you can put into practice right away. Whether you’re looking to build a great product, a creative team, a strong culture, or a meaningful career, Tony’s guidance will get you thinking and rethinking.

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Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson is an adaptable and simple book that has helped through generations of readers manage their re...

Thinking, Fast and Slow is a book written by Daniel Kahneman and published in 2011. In it, Kahneman investigates the psychological mechanisms behind decision making, and examines how this process can ...

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In Praise of Shadows is a timeless essay written by Junichiro Tanizaki in 1933. The book is equal parts history, philosophy and appreciation, toying with the idea of the beauty of darkness. Dismaying ...

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