It's critical to believe in the company and the product

The speaker discusses the importance of believing in the work one does, comparing it to religion and politics. They share their experience at Apple during the 'between Jobs' years, highlighting the lack of a unified vision and its impact on product development. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of personal conviction for professional success, sharing personal experiences of working with companies where this connection was absent.

Why does the speaker compare their belief in a company to religion and politics?

• Because they are all about making money.

• Because they are all related to business.

• Because they require a deep personal conviction.

• Because they are all controversial topics.

What was one of the main issues at Apple during the 'between Jobs' years?

• A lack of talented engineers.

• Too many products with a unified design.

• Excessive focus on a single product line.

• Absence of a cohesive strategy or vision.

Which product mentioned was a precursor to the iPhone?

• Newton

• iPod

• Macintosh

• Lisa

What led the speaker to leave Apple?

• Disagreements with Steve Jobs.

• Desire to start their own company.

• A lack of belief in the company's future direction.

• A better job offer elsewhere.

What did the speaker learn from their experiences with smaller companies?

• That a lack of connection with the company hinders performance.

• That they can perform well without believing in the product.

• That smaller companies have better management.

• That smaller companies are always more innovative.