Adam Cheyer on Innovation, Persistence and Winning Big On Your Own Terms
Adam Cheyer is an inventor, entrepreneur, and engineering executive, recognized for his pioneering work in AI and human-computer interfaces. Throughout his career, Adam has co-founded or been a founding member of multiple successful startups, including Siri, Change.org, GamePlanner.AI, Sentient, and Viv Labs. Currently, he serves as the VP of AI Experience at Airbnb, leveraging generative AI to transform the platform into an intuitive travel concierge. In addition to his technology work, he is also an award-winning magician and a member of the prestigious Magic Castle in Los Angeles.
In this episode, Ilana and Adam will discuss:
- The emotional drive behind leaving a stable job
- Challenges of starting a business in his forties
- The exciting story behind creating Siri
- The unexpected call from Steve Jobs
- Adam’s process for timing new innovations
- How visualizing success boosts motivation
- The power of being first in new markets
- Maintaining perseverance as an entrepreneur
- The evolution of AI
- And other topics…
Connect with Adam:
Adam’s Website: http://adam.cheyer.com/site/home
Adam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcheyer/
Resources Mentioned:
Change.org: https://www.change.org/
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