The Art Of The Start With Guy Kawasaki

Author: Craig Siegel
Published: Mon 21 Apr 2025
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On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. He's not just any expert; he's the trailblazer who defined what it means to be a brand evangelist, starting in the 1980s at Apple's Macintosh Division and later, magnifying his impact as Apple's chief evangelist in the mid-1990s, just to name a few. Fast forward to today, he's at the helm of Canva, an AI-powered graphic design behemoth that boasts over 170 million users and is generating a staggering $1.7 billion in revenue, No big deal. Canva stands tall on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023 and graces TIME’s Most Influential Companies List for 2023, BIG facts. He also has a dynamic thought provoking podcast called Remarkable people where he dives deep below the surface, REAL deep. Throughout a career spanning four decades, he has left his undeniable mark on giants like Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Wikipedia, AND he's a dynamic speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Whether it’s about leading the charge in Silicon Valley, penning the playbook on innovation, or teaching us the art of the start, he’s been a guiding light in navigating the complexities of creativity and success. He's just a juggernaut in all facets of life and a terrific husband and father. Please welcome the impressive, highly influential, multifaceted, handsome and abundant, Guy Kawasaki.

5:42 - Aligning Yourself With Something Great

7:45 - Exploring AI and Passion in Work

17:48 - The Power of Growth and Grit

35:44 - The Art of The Interview and Good Questions

Check out Guy’s Podcast Here: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/

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