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Podcast: Episode 128: Masters of Scale

Harness fear to drive innovation, part 1

Jimmy Iovine wearing a dark t-shirt, smiling, and looking at the camera.
With guest host Angela Ahrendts (Burberry, Apple). To innovate, you need to build an instinct to smash through barriers — especially the ones that terrify you. Music industry legend Jimmy Iovine has done this throughout his career working with legendary artists like John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and Dr. Dre, working in innovative tech like Beats Electronics and Apple Music, as well as in his groundbreaking work educating the next generation of creatives. In part one of this two-part episode, we learn how fear is the tailwind that Jimmy has harnessed to break down barriers and drive creative breakthroughs.
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Transcript:

“To innovate, you need to trust your instincts. This will give you the courage to break down barriers, even when they’re terrifying.”