In this conversation, AJ and Ali talk about how to stay true to yourself and your craft as you navigate a journey through startup world.

Ali shares some inside stories about his experiences coming up in tech, working at Blackberry in the early days (and what it was like to invent a game that got Barack Obama addicted), the importance of craftsmanship and taking money off the table to stay focused on building, and how he sees the world changing and the role of entrepreneurs in that change.

If you're at the midpoint of life reflecting on values, or at the beginning of a startup journey looking for guidance on how to build your life, this episode is for you.

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