TFS#188 - Guy Kawasaki shares Why Steve Jobs Was An Asshole And Not Melanie Perkins (Canva)

THE FLIP SIDE with Andy Mai

Guy Kawasaki is a dynamic figure in the tech and business world, known for his roles as chief evangelist of Canva and host of the "Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People" podcast. With a rich background at Apple during the Macintosh era, he's also an executive fellow at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales. Guy is an accomplished author of influential books like "Wise Guy" and "The Art of the Start 2.0," blending his expertise with a knack for demystifying entrepreneurship and marketing. His journey from Apple evangelism to founding and advising startups reflects his passion for innovation and knowledge democratization.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:01 - Meet Guy Kawasaki

02:13 - What Is A Chief Evangelist?

03:07 - Guy Kawasaki as Macintosh and Canva's Chief Evangelist

05:11 - Guy's Journey Working With Apple/Macintosh

06:06 - Working With the Jewelry Industry

07:16 - Guy's Advice To Gen Z's Work Experience

08:04 - How Long Does An Employee Stay With A Company?

10:42 - How Do Apple & Canva Take Care Of Their Employees?

11:39 - Difference Between Steve Jobs And Melanie Perkins

12:16 - Why Was Steve Jobs An Asshole?

12:36 - Two Kinds Of Assholes

14:09 - Guy Kawasaki's Podcast: Remarkable People

16:33 - How To Gain Sponsors/Money For Your Podcast

19:06 - Working With Big Companies Vs. Starting A Company

21:19 - Where Did Guy Accumulate Most Of His Wealth?

22:30 - Guy On Working With Canva

23:47 - Melanie Perkins' Vision For Canva

26:18 - Guy On Working With Steve Jobs At Apple

28:15 - Guy's Thoughts On AI

29:24 - Using AI To Help Write A Book

30:53 - Guy Kawasaki Creating KawasakiGPT

32:57 - Asking A Person Vs. Asking ChatGPT

34:05 - Converting Podcast Episodes Into A Book

34:59 - What Keeps Guy Writing Books?

35:55 - Guy On Finding Guests For His Podcast

36:58 - Guy's First Podcast Guest: Jane Goodall

40:03 - Impact Of Every Person You Meet

40:53 - Guy On Always Saying "Yes" To Everything

42:22 - Guy's Academic Background

44:48 - Guy As A Father And His Family Background

49:23 - Guy On Using AI In His Podcast

53:23 - Guy's Recent Life Discoveries

54:28 - Guy's Goals And Focus For The Next 6 Months

55:42 - Connect With Guy Kawasaki

56:14 - Outro