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'Build' With Tony Fadell (The iPhone, Better Watches, and His New Book)

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Radio, Society & Culture, Podcast, Watches, Rolex, Horology, Wrist Watch, John Mayer, Daytona, Omega, Leisure, Hodinkee, Talking Watches, Paul Newman, Ben Clymer, Hodinkee Radio, Arts

4.7945 Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2022

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Inside his new book, what innovation looks like in the watch market, and so much more.

Transcript

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0:00.0

This episode of Hodinke Radio is proudly brought to you by Hodinke Insurance.

0:04.0

It's the fastest easiest way to ensure the watches you love.

0:07.0

Get your quote now at Hodinke.com.

0:10.0

Insurance.

0:11.0

Hey, it's me, James Stacy, and this week Jack and I are joined by an extra special guest, Tony Fiddell.

0:17.3

In the event that name doesn't ring a bell, Tony is the man behind the iPod, the iPhone, and

0:22.1

the Nes Thermostat, to name only a few highlights from a truly remarkable career.

0:26.2

He recently wrote a book called Build, an unorthodox guide to making things worth making and

0:31.6

it reads like a patient mentorship in creating special new things

0:35.2

and then supporting the many aspects of business that come from such a creation.

0:39.4

It's a New York Times bestseller and all the proceeds from the sale of the book are going to the

0:44.0

Build Climate Fund, an investment fund for companies that Tony believes will help solve the

0:48.7

climate crisis. Apart from his work in Silicon Valley, Tony is a Hodinky investor and a true watch enthusiasts.

0:55.0

So we get into everything from aspects of the book to the evolution of his taste and watches,

1:00.0

and even the watch-themed way in which he celebrated the release of Build.

1:04.3

This was such a fun chat, a fun way to start an episode of Houdinck Radio.

1:22.3

Tony Fadell,, welcome to the show.

1:23.6

What a treat?

1:24.6

Hey, James, Jack, it's so awesome to always talk to you guys.

1:27.9

It's always fun.

1:28.9

And you know, I get to combine like hanging out with you guys

1:31.6

and talking about my favorite stuff, which watches and products so let's have at it let's see where we can go.

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