iPod inventor warns: Hiring 15-year Googlers can hurt company culture
Tony Fadell, the iPod inventor, argues that Silicon Valley's lavish perks are stifling innovation. He contrasts Apple's critical, high-pressure environment with Google's relaxed culture, where he believes excessive freedom breeds mediocrity. Fadell advises startups to avoid entitlement, warning that fancy perks cannot replace the hustle needed for breakthroughs, drawing from his experiences at Nest and General Magic.
Tony Fadell, the iPod inventor, argues that Silicon Valley's lavish perks are stifling innovation. He contrasts Apple's critical, high-pressure environment with Google's relaxed culture, where he believes excessive freedom breeds mediocrity. Fadell advises startups to avoid entitlement, warning that fancy perks cannot replace the hustle needed for breakthroughs, drawing from his experiences at Nest and General Magic.
