Nest really came out of a process where I was trying to design the most connected and the most green home that I knew of. I was curious of just about everything that goes into a home and building a home. Tony Fadell buildconnectcurious share on social
If you look at most successful startups, they're run by people in their mid to late forties, who've gone through the trenches multiple times and had multiple failures, so they understand. Tony Fadell failurefortyhave Change image and share on social
I've been working with contractors designing and building a house on a nonstop basis since 2005. I learned about all these systems of audio, construction, electricity, energy, water systems. Tony Fadell audiobasisbuild Change image and share on social
We built the iPod in weeks. It had to be what I thought it was going to be because there wasn't time for endless refinements. Tony Fadell buildendlessipod Change image and share on social
I learned the power of 'no.' No is really important. Entrepreneurs are told to say 'yes, yes, more, more.' Tony Fadell entrepreneurimportantlearn Change image and share on social
While I was designing my home, I was living in different houses all around the world, and I saw thermostats that were just as bad as the ones in the U.S., or houses that needed them but didn't have them. I realised that this was a worldwide problem. I thought, 'Let's fix it.' Tony Fadell baddesignfix share on social
Computers are great tools, but they need to be applied to the physical world. Tony Fadell applycomputergreat Change image and share on social
You start with the right amount of rational and emotional experiences. You have to blend those in your product when you come out. Tony Fadell amountblendemotional Change image and share on social
Usually, the biggest companies are not the most dynamic. Tony Fadell bigcompanydynamic Change image and share on social
Your television has changed, your phone has changed. Why don't these other things you need, that the government tells you you must have in your home, change? Tony Fadell changegovernmenthome Change image and share on social
