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

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