Steve Jobs
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Videos Mentioning Steve Jobs
Jocko Willink: War, Leadership, and Discipline | Lex Fridman Podcast #197
Lex Fridman
A tech leader with a unique harsh, emotional, and temperamental style, but also immense skill in design and marketing that allowed his company to thrive despite his controversial behavior. His 'A-players' philosophy is also discussed.
A Productivity System To Remember Everything You Learn & Get Ahead In Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Mentioned in relation to the initial appeal of the iPhone and how usage evolved negatively for some.
The Most Important Decision is Getting Started – Laura Behrens Wu
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a founder archetype that Laura Behrens Wu realized she should not try to emulate.
Casey Neistat and Matt Hackett on Live Video's Struggle for Interestingness
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of someone who used theatrical approaches in product demos, similar to early Beam demos.
Michael Dell, Founder of Dell — How to Play Nice But Win | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Co-founder of Apple Inc., mentioned as an entrepreneurial inspiration.
E101: Ye acquires Parler, Snap drops 30%, macro outlook, VC metrics, valuing stocks & more
All-In Podcast
Co-founder of Apple, whose initial ousting and subsequent return and company turnaround serve as an example of a great CEO relying on performance rather than protective control mechanisms.
Don't Start a Blog, Start a Cult - Mr. Money Mustache
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an 'identifiable leader' in the context of building a following or 'cult'.
E95: Winter is Coming, Europe's energy crisis, Kim Kardashian's new PE firm & more
All-In Podcast
The first speaker at the inaugural 'Code Conference'.
John Danaher: The Path to Mastery in Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, Judo, and MMA | Lex Fridman Podcast #182
Lex Fridman
Co-founder of Apple, described as ruthless in criticizing early ideas from designers like Jony Ive, which is compared to the chaotic moments in scientific development.
E91: SoftBank's $21B+ Vision Fund loss, signals of a bubble, macro picture, Trump raided by FBI
All-In Podcast
His return to Apple and the company's subsequent turnaround are mentioned in the context of legendary companies and investment theses.
Jeremi Suri: History of American Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #180
Lex Fridman
His departure from Apple (by passing away) is noted as sad, similar to contemplating the future of SpaceX and Tesla without Elon Musk.
#06 – D.A. Wallach: music, medicine, longevity, and disruptive technologies
Peter Attia MD
Pioneered the legal paid download model with iTunes, gaining control over music distribution.
E62: Elizabeth Holmes verdict, fraud origins & takeaways, navigating "The Great Markdown" & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a figure whose public persona Elizabeth Holmes emulated, contributing to the media's favorable coverage and the creation of a compelling, albeit false, narrative.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Sleep, Performance, and Anxiety | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as someone who took a leave of absence from college, not truly dropping out.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of Clubhouse being perfect for tributes and anecdotes, and his famous on-stage conversation with Bill Gates.
Dr. Martine Rothblatt — The Incredible Polymath of Polymaths | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Co-founder of Apple Inc., associated with the 'Think Different' slogan that Martine Rothblatt highly values.
Marc Andreessen at Startup School SV 2016
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a comparison point for the demanding leadership style of Thomas Watson Sr.
Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism | Lex Fridman Podcast #138
Lex Fridman
A billionaire who Yaron Brook admires for his stoicism and contributions, and whose role in creating the iPhone is contrasted with the efforts of engineers.
Bob Iger — CEO and Chairman of Disney | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Co-founder of Apple Inc. and a significant figure in Bob Iger's career, particularly during the Pixar acquisition. Described by Iger as authentic and challenging, but not threatening.
Chamath Palihapitiya: Money, Success, Startups, Energy, Poker & Happiness | Lex Fridman Podcast #338
Lex Fridman
Mentioned through his sister's obituary in the New York Times, highlighting his last words 'oh wow oh wow oh wow' as a profound way to die.
Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify — Habits, Systems and Mental Models for Performance | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Co-founder of Apple, mentioned as someone who intuitively knows what the future holds, contrasting with Daniel Ek's iterative approach to entrepreneurship.
Tony Fadell — On Building the iPod, iPhone, Nest, and a Life of Curiosity | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Co-founder of Apple, who mentored Tony Fadell and was the 'absolute master' of presenting ideas and making counterintuitive bets like the iPod.
Simon Sinek: Leadership, Hard Work, Optimism and the Infinite Game | Lex Fridman Podcast #82
Lex Fridman
Co-founder of Apple, known for being a demanding leader who inspired great work and innovation from his teams.
Eric Weinstein: On the Nature of Good and Evil, Genius and Madness | Lex Fridman Podcast #134
Lex Fridman
Co-founder of Apple, mentioned for dropping out of Reed College, and as being a 'very difficult guy'.