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Episode 155 - Moving Fast by Moving Slow + the Myth of the Tech Genius with Shawn Livermore
Episode 155 - Moving Fast by Moving Slow + the Myth of the Tech Genius with Shawn Livermore
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Mar 24, 2021
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Podcast episode
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If you’re like me, then you're fascinated by the stories of “tech geniuses.” I never get tired of hearing the origin stories of great tech startups and geniuses behind them (The Social Network is still one of my favorite movies). In this episode I interview Shawn Livermore, author of the new book Average Joe: Be the Silicon Valley Tech Genius. Shawn’s new book uncovers some of the magic behind blockbuster tech products like Gmail, Dropbox, Snapchat, Ring, Bitcoin and more. We bust some long-held myths and underscore how you can learn from the success of tech icons. Here’s a look at what we cover: How moving slow is the new fast in some key areas How believing you have to be a genius to succeed in business (even tech) is a myth How to properly incubate ideas and allow your brain to work the way it works best The story of Gmail and it’s creator Paul Buchheit The story of Polaroid and how to innovate
Released:
Mar 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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