Typical mergers happen when there are two competitors coming together, and they reduce overhead. — Tony Fadell Coming 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 Bottom Copy Share Image
If you look at most successful startups, they're run by people in their mid to late forties, who've gone through the trenches… — Tony Fadell Entrepreneurship 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 Better Copy Share Image
If you look at where the tried and true of Silicon Valley VC's are investing, it's in people who understand what it… — Tony Fadell Been Copy Share Image
Thermostats are made by very large companies with no incentive to innovate. Their customers are contractors or HVAC wholesalers, not consumers. So… — Tony Fadell Better Copy Share Image
I've learnt something from every failure. The products I helped design at the first two companies I worked for were utter failures.… — Tony Fadell Companies Copy Share Image