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OUTLINE:

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(00:00) – Introduction

(07:16) – Memories

(14:13) – Apple II

(22:51) – First business

(26:55) – iPod

(50:56) – Ideas

(55:09) – Marketing

(1:05:26) – PR and Comms

(1:15:06) – Design

(1:20:03) – Experts

(1:26:04) – Steve Jobs

(2:09:43) – Jony Ive

(2:16:55) – Nest

(2:27:13) – Advice for young people

(2:31:30) – Startup

(2:36:25) – Money

(2:41:33) – Work-Life Balance

(2:44:11) – Darkest moment

(2:49:48) – Meaning of life