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“When you think of technology that gets people excited - long lines at stores, enthusiastic reviews in the blogosphere, passionate evangelists - the first thing to come to mind probably isn't thermostats. Then, along came Nest.” quote by Ryan Holmes
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“When you think of technology that gets people excited - long lines at stores, enthusiastic reviews in the blogosphere, passionate evangelists - the first thing to come to mind probably isn't thermostats. Then, along came Nest.”

Ryan Holmes

About This Quote

Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2015

Nest transformed the mundane thermostat into a smart, desirable product, sparking excitement in home automation.

In simple terms: Nest made thermostats exciting.

Key Takeaway

Innovate everyday items to inspire enthusiasm.

Themes

technology innovation consumer behavior

Mood

enthusiastic forward‑looking

Type

business inspirational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • marketing campaigns
  • home improvement
  • startup strategy

Key Concepts

design thinking IoT

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can ordinary products become must‑have?
  • What keeps consumers engaged after the hype?
A Different Perspective

Novelty may fade without continuous improvement.

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