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Billion Insights Podcast: AN INSIDER’S VIEW OF STEVE JOBS AT APPLE | FT. DAVID FRADIN WITH SHREE | TBI PODCAST #37
Join Shree on The Billion Insights Podcast for a captivating conversation with David Fradin, a product management expert with over 50 years of experience. David shares incredible stories from his time as an early Apple employee, working alongside tech luminaries like Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. David and Shree delve into what makes Apple arguably the greatest company of recent times, exploring the secrets behind its extraordinary success. David also discusses the rise and fall of tech giants like HP and IBM, offering valuable lessons for today’s entrepreneurs. David, the author of the popular book “Building Insanely Great Products,” shares insights into understanding customer needs and navigating the challenges of product development. Learn about David’s SPICES framework, the importance of market fit, and how to handle both success and failure in the fast-paced tech world.
Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction of David Fradin
1:00 — David’s Childhood and Early Influences
11:46 — Discovering Technology and Aerospace Engineering
14:20 — The Apple 3 Story: Saving a Product Line and Challenging Steve Jobs
16:53 — Steve Wozniak at Apple
22:53 — Steve Jobs: Two Sides of a Tech Icon
25:37 — When David Last Met Steve Jobs