Nolan Bushnell
Founder of Atari, who famously hired a young Steve Jobs despite his eccentricities, recognizing the value of his talent and being willing to manage the downside for the extreme upside.
Videos Mentioning Nolan Bushnell

My Conversation With Marc Andreessen, Co-Founder of a16z & Netscape
David Senra
Founder of Atari, mentioned as an example of an early tech founder who was almost replaced by a professional CEO as his company grew, illustrating the historical trend of managerialism.

Dr. Peter Attia, MD — Fasting, Metformin, Athletic Performance, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Co-founder of Atari, whose 'Bushnell's Law' (easy to learn, hard to master) is cited in relation to podcasting.

Inside the Minds of the Most Successful Founders | David Senra
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Founder of Atari, who famously hired a young Steve Jobs despite his eccentricities, recognizing the value of his talent and being willing to manage the downside for the extreme upside.

David "DHH" Heinemeier Hansson — The Power of Being Outspoken | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Founder of Atari, known for the 'easy to learn, hard to master' principle in game design.