Tony Fidel
Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
A serial entrepreneur and inventor best known for creating the iPod and engineering the original iPhone, as well as founding Nest. He has been involved in early-stage investing, completing approximately 200 angel deals throughout his career. Podcasts reference him as a notable figure in tech innovation and entrepreneurship, occasionally discussing him in the context of influential industry leaders.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
On with Kara Swisher · Feb 26, 2026
Why ‘Playing It Safe’ In Your Career Doesn’t Pay with VC Bill Gurley
“iPod inventor, iPhone engineer, Nest founder; encouraged Gurley to write book, calling it most fulfilling work”
Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin · Feb 11, 2026
BIll Gurley
“Entrepreneur who did 200 angel deals; Gurley considered this path but realized it wasn't for him”
Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong · Jan 4, 2026
Apple 2026 Predictions Show w/ Rich DeMuro (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 366)
“iPod creator and Nest founder; discussed as hypothetical Apple successor candidate (unlikely scenario)”
The Vergecast · Dec 21, 2025
Version History: Google Glass
“iPod/iPhone pioneer; brought in to lead Glass division in 2015 after consumer failure; attempted enterprise pivot”
Version History · Dec 7, 2025
Google Glass: In your face
“iPod and iPhone co-creator brought in to lead Glass in 2015; promised Glass wasn't dead but failed to deliver consumer product”
Version History · Nov 2, 2025
Zune: The would-be iPod killer
“iPod project lead at Apple; discussed in context of Apple's focused product development approach”