At VTSL we are constantly learning from others, and not just from those in the telephony industry. We learn from people across a whole range of technology companies—from the most obscure start-ups to the most powerful international corporations. We, probably like you, are particularly inspired by those rare people who pursue an idea against all odds, build it to success… stumble, fall, get back up, and build again… all with a drive, focus and dedication that put them in a league of their own.
We have compiled a list of talks and interviews with these incredible people that continue to influence us as we endeavour to build VTSL to be an even bigger and better telephony company. Listening to these individuals is as humbling as it is inspiring, and bound to leave you feeling more motivated than ever.
We hope you enjoy.
Steve Jobs: 1980 Presentation & How to Live Before you Die
Love him or loath him, Steve Jobs is a fascinating man. The first video is rare footage of Steve conducting a presentation in 1980. The second video is his famous commencement speech at Stanford University in which he shares three important lessons he has learned over the course of his life. Both are a must-watch.
Elon Musk: The man behind Tesla, Space X, Paypal. A true visionary.
Elon Musk. What can I say other than that having worked for him myself, he is a uniquely incredible being. In this Bloomberg special, you get insider insight into the man who is not only changing the way the world travels, but our concept of what is possible.
Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology
You may have to give this video a few minutes before you begin to see why it is on the list. Through Pranav Mistry’s own creative trialling he has created several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data. We think even non-techies will find this stuff cool.
Mark Zuckerberg: Interview at Startup School
In this relaxed interview setting, watch one of the youngest, brightest most successful entrepreneurs of all time talk about how he started, how he thinks and what drives him.
Carlos Ghosn: How to run 3 international car companies and stay sane.
In case you haven’t heard of Carlos Ghosn, he became such a hero in Japan for saving Nissan that a manga maker released a 7-part comic about him (and that was over 10 years ago). He now steers 3 international car companies, in 3 different languages, responsible for 10% of all cars sold and grossing an expected $140+ billion in 2014 sales.
Joi Ito: Want to innovate? Become a now-ist.
This one is for those who want to start something themselves. In this engaging talk, the head of the MIT Media Lab shares a new approach to creating in the moment: building quickly and improving constantly, without waiting for permission or for proof that you have the right idea. This kind of bottom-up innovation is seen in the most fascinating, futuristic projects emerging today, and it starts, he says, with being open and alert to what’s going on around you right now. Don’t be a futurist, he suggests: be a now-ist.
