About the book: year / Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat, and over 30+ years of experience In Silicon Valley, I learned enough about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentoring, crushing failures and incredible successes to fill an entire encyclopedia. Tony uses examples that are instantly captivating, such as the creation of the very first iPods and iPhones. Each chapter is designed to help the reader solve a problem they are currently facing - how to get funding for their startup, whether or not to quit their job, or simply how to deal with the jerk in the next office. Tony forged his path to success alongside mentors like Steve Jobs and Bill Campbell, Silicon Valley icons who achieved success time and time again. But Tony doesn't subscribe to the Silicon Valley creed that to create something great you have to invent everything from scratch. His advice is unconventional because it is old school. Tony realized that human nature doesn't change. There is no need to invent ways of leadership and management - you need to invent what you do. Tony Fadell is an American top manager. He created the iPod and iPhone, founded Nest, and created the Nest, a learning thermostat. During his career, Tony was the author of more than 300 patents. He now heads the investment and advisory company Future Shape, where he mentors the next generation of startups that are changing the world.