Guy Kawasaki on Masters of Scale: Evangelizing Innovation
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Guy Kawasaki, a former Apple Software Evangelist and current Chief Evangelist for Canva, is featured in a series of interviews and speeches rebroadcasted on the 'Remarkable People' podcast, dubbed 'the series'. Kawasaki shares a humorous story about a mistaken identity with Jackie Chan, leading to a personal insight on motivation and impact. His career journey is highlighted, from his early days at Apple to his roles at Mercedes Benz, Motorola, and as a founder and investor with Garage Technology Ventures. Kawasaki has authored 16 books and continuously emphasizes the importance of learning and personal growth for entrepreneurs. Jeff Berman, host of 'Masters of Scale', discusses with Kawasaki the concepts of vision, perseverance, and a growth mindset. Kawasaki's background, including his Hawaiian upbringing and sales experience in the jewelry industry, contributed to his success at Apple and beyond. He reflects on the role of a 'software evangelist' and the challenges large companies face in fostering innovation, suggesting the need for a separate space for 'intrepreneurs'. Kawasaki also discusses the unpredictability of technological advancements, the 'game' of forecasting in investment, and the importance of product belief and live demonstrations. The conversation shifts to Canva's success and Kawasaki's role in its scaling, with 170 million monthly users and $2 billion in annual revenue. Kawasaki's podcast 'Remarkable People' and his upcoming book, aided by AI research tools like Chat GPT, are also mentioned. He emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and the ability to embrace conflicting ideas for success. The role of AI in business is further explored, with Kawasaki sharing how AI has assisted him in his book writing and emphasizing the need for human judgment in verifying AI-generated information. He views AI as a significant technological shift, potentially more impactful than the industrial revolution. Berman and Kawasaki discuss the importance of entrepreneurs differentiating their products and identifying an 'unfair advantage'. Kawasaki encourages embracing AI for innovation and suggests that established companies like Apple have advantages over smaller startups. The episode concludes with Berman emphasizing the importance of effective evangelism and the value of a product in rallying support for an entrepreneurial journey.
Guy Kawasaki, a former Apple Software Evangelist and current Chief Evangelist for Canva, is featured