Inventor of Siri: The World Needs #entrepreneurship - with Adam Cheyer

Inventor of Siri, Adam Cheyer, shares insights on entrepreneurial success, from visualizing success to using data to drive decisions, and believe in yourself, and how innovation can change the world.

Key takeaways
  • Visualize success: Take a snapshot of what success would look like and hold onto it, as it might come back to inspire you later.
  • Entrepreneurship is the greatest engine of change: One person can change everything, and entrepreneurship is the key to making a difference.
  • Focus on the problem, not the technology: Solve real-world problems, not just for the sake of technology.
  • Use data to drive decisions: Instrument everything you do and learn from the data to make informed decisions.
  • Iterate and pivot: Don’t be afraid to try new things and adjust your approach as needed.
  • Believe in yourself: Even if you don’t know how you’ll achieve your goals, committing to them can help you make progress.
  • Solve the meta problem: Focus on the biggest, most pressing problems facing humanity, and use technology to help solve them.
  • Embrace change: Change is inevitable, and embracing it can lead to new opportunities and growth.
  • Use collective intelligence: Harness the power of collective intelligence to solve complex problems and drive innovation.
  • Make a Verbally Stated Goal: Turn your goals into words and share them with others to increase accountability and motivation.
  • Don’t be afraid to take risks: Taking calculated risks can lead to significant rewards and growth.
  • Learn from failure: Failure is an opportunity to learn and improve, so don’t be afraid to take risks and try new things.