Matt Rogers, co-founder and vice president of engineering at Nest, recounts how the “unglamorous” pre-launch phase was spent doing the vital work of validating needs in the market, assembling talent and producing the first product, before pitching to investors. He also stresses the importance of always having a plan, even as conditions change, in order to drive progress.

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The Early Days

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Reaching the Masses

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Overcoming Tough Times

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Paying Attention and Seeing Potential

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Learning to Lead Teams

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