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✍️ Show Notes
In this episode, we get an inside look into the mind of a high performing Big Tech engineer-turned hardware founder. Dhaval Patel began his career at Apple, working through the ranks from an intern all the way to senior manager. At one point, he started to feel the itch to build his own product - and so he made the leap. What gave him the confidence in starting from scratch? How did he know the problem he was solving was worth solving? What did Apple teach him? All that and more in this insightful episode.
🔗 getlotus.com
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00:00 Introduction to Dhaval and Lotus
00:28 The Genesis of Lotus: Solving Personal Challenges
02:01 Dhaval's Journey at Apple: From Intern to Manager
06:20 Transitioning from Big Tech to Startups
11:05 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Timing in Entrepreneurship
16:43 Skills Gained at Apple and Their Application in Startups
23:33 The Importance of Seeking Expertise
24:54 Embracing Efficiency Over Perfection
29:54 The Journey of Prototyping and User Feedback
37:46 Human-Centered Design: Listening to Users
42:15 Vision for Lotus: Telekinesis Productized
Keywords: startup, product development, human-centered design, founder journey, technology, innovation, consumer hardware, disability solutions, entrepreneurship, user feedback
✍️ Show Notes
In this episode, we get an inside look into the mind of a high performing Big Tech engineer-turned hardware founder. Dhaval Patel began his career at Apple, working through the ranks from an intern all the way to senior manager. At one point, he started to feel the itch to build his own product - and so he made the leap. What gave him the confidence in starting from scratch? How did he know the problem he was solving was worth solving? What did Apple teach him? All that and more in this insightful episode.
🔗 getlotus.com
🔑 Bytes:
📖 Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dhaval and Lotus
00:28 The Genesis of Lotus: Solving Personal Challenges
02:01 Dhaval's Journey at Apple: From Intern to Manager
06:20 Transitioning from Big Tech to Startups
11:05 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Timing in Entrepreneurship
16:43 Skills Gained at Apple and Their Application in Startups
23:33 The Importance of Seeking Expertise
24:54 Embracing Efficiency Over Perfection
29:54 The Journey of Prototyping and User Feedback
37:46 Human-Centered Design: Listening to Users
42:15 Vision for Lotus: Telekinesis Productized
Keywords: startup, product development, human-centered design, founder journey, technology, innovation, consumer hardware, disability solutions, entrepreneurship, user feedback