Guy Kawasaki: From Apple’s Inner Circle to Powering Millions of Canva Creators

Описание: Guy Kawasaki’s journey from a lower-middle-class neighborhood in Hawaii to becoming a Silicon Valley icon is clear proof of grit and transformation. After working in the jewelry business, he pivoted to tech and joined Apple as Chief Evangelist. There, he played a key role in launching the Macintosh, shaping Apple’s brand, and transforming how technology is marketed. Today, Guy is a venture capitalist, startup advisor, and Chief Evangelist at Canva. In this episode, Guy shares his battle with hearing loss, why passion is overrated, his top sales strategies, and advice for scaling a business as an entrepreneur.

Guy Kawasaki is a marketing specialist, bestselling author, venture capitalist, and speaker. As the former Chief Evangelist for Apple, he played a pivotal role in launching the Macintosh and now serves as Chief Evangelist at Canva.

In this episode, Ilana and Guy will discuss:
00:00 Introduction: Leaving Apple and Career Highlights
01:26 Early Life and Education in Hawaii
03:19 Journey to Silicon Valley
04:17 Choosing Psychology and Law School
05:59 Sales and Marketing Lessons
08:02 The Reality of Sales
10:59 The Decision to Pivot Careers
14:22 The Importance of College and Networking
17:45 Getting into Apple: The Role of Nepotism
22:36 Working with Steve Jobs
26:14 The Art of Evangelism
28:18 Leaving Apple and Entrepreneurial Ventures
30:31 Reflecting on Career Choices and Apple
33:52 The Importance of Strategic Quitting
34:30 Navigating Career Transitions and Challenges
36:08 The Myth of Finding Your Passion
40:11 Embracing Grit and Resilience
44:06 Overcoming Personal Hardships
49:48 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
56:30 Empathy in Business and Customer Understanding
01:01:08 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Guy Kawasaki is a marketing specialist, bestselling author, venture capitalist, and speaker. As the former Chief Evangelist for Apple, he played a pivotal role in launching the Macintosh and now serves as Chief Evangelist at Canva. Despite experiencing hearing loss and receiving a cochlear implant, Guy’s passion for sharing ideas remains unwavering. He hosts the Remarkable People podcast and delivers over fifty keynote speeches annually for clients like Apple, Nike, Google, and Microsoft.

Connect with Guy:
Guy’s Website: https://guykawasaki.com
Guy’s LinkedIn:   / guykawasaki  

Resources Mentioned:
Guy’s Podcast,  Remarkable People: https://bit.ly/RemarkablePeoplePod
Guy’s Book, Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Remarkab...


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