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The Importance of Building a Platform Company with Bill Warner.
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2:18:21 - 2:24:14 (05:52)

Bill Warner, founder of Avid Technology, discusses his experience building a platform company and the challenges of competing against product companies. He also talks about the importance of working with the right leadership and environment to create a successful company.

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The podcast episode discusses ways to overcome doubts in everyday life and how to make sure that the product reaches the customers' hands.
2:18:21 - 2:19:48 (01:26)
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Product strategy
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The podcast episode discusses ways to overcome doubts in everyday life and how to make sure that the product reaches the customers' hands.

Chapter
The Importance of Building a Platform Company with Bill Warner.
Episode
#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The installation of products was often controlled by the product deliverers through incentivizing installers to exclusively sell and install their product.
2:19:48 - 2:21:48 (02:00)
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Product Installation
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The installation of products was often controlled by the product deliverers through incentivizing installers to exclusively sell and install their product. This posed challenges for early adopters who wanted to confidently self-install and for customers who needed to see and touch the product before making a purchase decision.

Chapter
The Importance of Building a Platform Company with Bill Warner.
Episode
#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The CEO of Nest, Tony Fadell, talks about the decision to partner with Google in building their platform and the importance of having the right leadership.
2:21:48 - 2:24:14 (02:25)
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Google
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The CEO of Nest, Tony Fadell, talks about the decision to partner with Google in building their platform and the importance of having the right leadership.

Chapter
The Importance of Building a Platform Company with Bill Warner.
Episode
#294 – Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, and Nest
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast