When I was four or five years old, my grandfather showed me how to build things, paint, saw. Through years of fixing… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
It can't be that difficult to build a great thermostat. So I decided to figure out: What would the thermostat for the… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
I have not seen a true grounds-up revolution from a bunch of companies getting together. It takes one company to put it… — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
Most thermostats are built by plumbing companies. But you really need to understand how to build a phone to make them better. — Tony Fadell Copy Share Image
I had been doing MP3 players and handheld computers since 1990-1991, and so they sought me out because of my experience. And about 18… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
No amount of data will tell you if a feature should be in the product, because it doesn't exist. You need to have a… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
I learned the power of 'no.' No is really important. Entrepreneurs are told to say 'yes, yes, more, more.' — Tony Fadell Copy Share
I’m always doubtful. Everything I do is always doubtful. When you’re trying to differentiate, there’s going to be this gut sense, is this right?… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
When I was four or five years old, my grandfather showed me how to build things, paint, saw. Through years of fixing bikes, repairing… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
Even if you have constrained resources, don't cut corners. People will feel it. — Tony Fadell Copy Share
There are a lot of designers who think they understand technology and a lot of technology guys who think they understand design. But to… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
Learn by doing. Learn through experiences. And this goes back to Steve Jobs' thing - which is the way you open up your knowledge… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
When I encounter a problem - something that's not quite right with a product - I enjoy breaking it down in my mind and… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
I look at the world and peer into products and think, 'What's wrong with these products?' — Tony Fadell Copy Share
It wasn't until the Apple Macintosh that people understood what true hardware-software integration was about. It took one company to line it up: low-cost… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
Well, you can say there is a self driving car. I'm seeing the automation of vehicles. Really, computer-assisted driving. I think that is really… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
I've been working with contractors designing and building a house on a nonstop basis since I learned about all these systems of audio, construction,… — Tony Fadell Copy Share
