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Why is this interview here and not on the nothing channel? Their website? This is the best advertisement for nothing that I've seen, I truthfully felt some of their marketing has been tacky and felt patronizing but this shows how smart he is and I'm willing to continue to support him
My phone is dying and was in the search for a new one. After seeing a few interviews with this guy I decided to support them and bought the Nothing Phone 2a
This entire interview is a modern day validation of the '70s tech revolution. With each challenge, Carl, perhaps unknowingly, followed similar blueprints set forth by Jobs and Gates; quitting or postponing school, exploring life interests, letting life and its characters be his mentors, making bold attempts and learning from its mistakes, developing resiliency and grit, approaching new markets and dominating it. This is a MasterClass in the basic fundamentals of today's modern day entrepreneur.
This man truly inspires me to support nothing and everyone forever. Unlike most users, they do not just slap on a big camera, collaborate with another brand, and pay a ton of money without knowing what will happen in the next six months or so. I hope Carl will treasure this moment.
Carl shows that hes human just like everyone else and I think that's what makes him stand out the most as CEO, especially within the tech industry. Very down to earth and humble, he's not afraid to express his flaws.
This is one of the best tech founder interviews I've seen. Very insightful. He pours out everything you need to know and would want to know. What a guy!!!
I so much love the way he thinks and concieved his company. I sincerely hope this to be the future take on consumer tech - repairable, customizable, more personal. Not this sick fan cult of apple.
Sorry, but can you go into the details. Most smartphones are so cut and paste and indistinguishable I find it hard to fathom why a choice of a phone brand over others would be such a special memorable event for you. They all look the same, run android or apple os and depending on how much you paid you get the camera that the money buys. Not being rude, just curious.
He will be proud as i didn't know anything about the people running the company but heard through word of mouth that the nothing ear buds were great. So, I've been using them for 6 months now, and they are AWESOME. Love the yellow colour too! Tempted to get a nothing phone next.
Support small business!!! Create a healthy competition within the industry. Economy will be a lot better with a competitiveness and quality product offering. I believe this guy can do it.
Nothing phone 2 user here. I gave up my Pixel 7 and I couldn't be more happy. Love what the company is doing and how close they are with their customers. Really looking forward to what they do with the Nothing Phone 3 keep up the amazing work Nothing
I've watched this video and felt like every major company (Samsung, Google etc) that I've own befere had failed me. This guy is amazing, he's been sharing with us his trip of building his company from literally "nothing". With all the obstacles and challenges, just so he could follow his dream of creating something for people, something different, something that will make you wonder. I've been owing the most expensive smartphones and every day I went to sleep dissatisfied that I paid so much money for a device that doesn't do anything different then his competitors. Until I own a Nothing phone. Then imediataly, I bought the watch and the buds, just to experience the whole bundle ". I'm enjoying so much and watching this video is making me belive that the future is there for us to grab it. I didn't belive it first untill I own a Nothing product. Now I'm sharing my thoughts with my friends about those products, wich I've never done it before. Stay up and stay original, Carl
I've recently begun to sit through more interviews fully invested as of late. Not sure what it is but I feel as if we've begun to see more genuine people get a place to speak on their experiences in comparison to the last couple of years. Nothing's/Carl's story intrigues me like no other, it's to a point where I want a piece of the pie. I want to actually interact with the people involved and learn something more. Thank you guys for releasing this, it's as good of a motivator as I'm going to get.
I've just bought a 2a Plus, and it's WAAAY better than I thought it would be, given its price range. It's well-built with great screen and a capable chip. Good cameras as well. My previous phone was a Samsung flagship a few years ago, and having the 2a Plus satisfies all my needs while allowing me to save up a lot of money for something else. Thanks to Nothing for being bold and different among the competitors out there. Moving forward, I'm excited for what Nothing will offer next.
Wow this is so inspiring. What he said about university reusing and recycling old methods and systems is so true. I have the same drive to breakout from the matrix and a lot of it is genuinely figuring it out on our own
Happy with my Nothing Phone 2A plus. Super happy with my purchase and is leagues better than my previous samsung smartphone. For me, Nothing OS is "kinda" their take on what a no frills , minimalist design take on what an android user experience should be from the perspective of an everyday user. It just works. It has enough power to somewhat cater to power users, camera is great. UI is snappy af. Display is vibrant and colorful. All of this just for a midrange smartphone is amazing. Using my smartphone doesn't feel cluttered. Everything is just designed to make the user experience as seamless and stress free as possible. The whole Nothing team has put in a lot of work to make these smartphones happen, and it shows. I hope they become a household name in the smartphone industry.
Love this video. I’ve also lived in Sweden. It’s a beautiful country with amazing people. Wish we could move there but you need to have a sponsor and a job, etc. I’m impressed with how “big” you think. Kind of feels like nothing is intimidating.
Absolutely impressed with what Nothing is achieving! The blend of innovation, minimalism, and practicality in your products is a breath of fresh air in the tech world. It’s clear that the mission and vision behind Nothing go beyond just making another gadget-you’re redefining how technology integrates into our lives. The attention to design and user experience is inspiring, and it’s exciting to see a company focus on delivering real value while staying true to its ethos. Keep pushing boundaries!
Cool statement : from 17:20 until 18:10 was so cool the connection and the marketing strategy with the customers, something that you do not see every day in phones companies.thanks
In 2024, working as an exporter in the GBA is definitely worth four years of over-priced university. Especially if you do not have the money to attend an Ivy League school. Knowing the supply chains will give you a major leg up on any MIT grad.
I really like the viewpoint on tech presented here. the current smartphone landscape is not ready for the next big invention, just like the internet. things are gonna change and people (and companies) that didn't have place in the tech landscape will come to shine 🎉
Just found out it wont work in the US on Verizon or Xfinity. Those are my only carriee options, too bad. I really wanted to support this company, genuinely liked the phone
First of all ! Omg APPLAUSE, this phone concept is one of the BEST things I've seen Yet ! I will eventually order one. But the affordability is PHENOMENAL. YOUR MARKETING SUCKS. Your company should be marketing this phone as a simple phone, backup phone, main phone, non addictive doom scrolling phone, also you've just helped millions of other countries that are poor. This phone is major and I'm probably your #1 fan at this point. Pleaseeeeee KEEP the name NOTHING phone !!! Keep it. It's like a secret phone I want even more. Don't let any UA-cam complain. As a poor person in America I see major value in this phone because it's different for once. It's not cookie cutter. It's literally different. Sorry I wanted to just say this. I hope your company get this to your CEO. CMF Nothing Phone -badass :)
I want to buy a nothing phone but i want expandable memory. Please in future consider this. Im also not a fan of mediatek, maybe they have improved. But past experiences with it put me off. Ive never had any issues with Snapdragon
CMF phone 1 is a great value phone in terms of everything like its software, feel of the material..Im glad that they build such a great affordable product
love the video. great guy. inspiring journey he has. however, tech needs to evolve beyond just better phones - need to explore innovations that truly change the way we live.
Wow Carl has really Done a Solid for Us this was Honest and Open sharing beginnings to where he is currently. Motivational and Inspiring Stuff. Thank You He just showed me how to find my Why.
Carl Pei: Learning about managing a factory in university is useless! I dropped out. Also Carl Pei: The first batch of earbuds we shipped were defective. We had to put 15 engineers into 2 apartments beside our factory so we could manage the factory.
This interview series is sponsored by .tech Domains - the very domain the startups featured in the series build their websites on. Building on a .tech is a strategic choice for many tech startups building innovations - as it crisply communicates the company’s tech-driven nature.
If you’re an early stage founder building on a .tech domain (or plan to), apply by Nov. 20 for a chance to fly to San Francisco to pitch in front of leading VC’s in Silicon Valley.
More info | pitch.tech/VI
What a founder. Down to earth, humble yet ambitious. Way to go!
pity not many people r buying their products, wondering how long they will last
@@FredShin-m7xactually most smartphone brands start very small, but I see great growth soon!
Carl Pie is gay.
@@Mr_Pussi you say that like it's a bad thing
@@leesethit is
Why is this interview here and not on the nothing channel? Their website? This is the best advertisement for nothing that I've seen, I truthfully felt some of their marketing has been tacky and felt patronizing but this shows how smart he is and I'm willing to continue to support him
It's about expanding..not attracting what u might already have..but I agree on putting it anywhere
My phone is dying and was in the search for a new one. After seeing a few interviews with this guy I decided to support them and bought the Nothing Phone 2a
This entire interview is a modern day validation of the '70s tech revolution. With each challenge, Carl, perhaps unknowingly, followed similar blueprints set forth by Jobs and Gates; quitting or postponing school, exploring life interests, letting life and its characters be his mentors, making bold attempts and learning from its mistakes, developing resiliency and grit, approaching new markets and dominating it. This is a MasterClass in the basic fundamentals of today's modern day entrepreneur.
This man truly inspires me to support nothing and everyone forever. Unlike most users, they do not just slap on a big camera, collaborate with another brand, and pay a ton of money without knowing what will happen in the next six months or so. I hope Carl will treasure this moment.
my phone 1 is still going strong!
I love Carl Pei how he thinks and how much pain he can take. As an entrepreneur, he has inspired me since he was at Plus 1. Great job, Carl!
Carl shows that hes human just like everyone else and I think that's what makes him stand out the most as CEO, especially within the tech industry. Very down to earth and humble, he's not afraid to express his flaws.
great communicator this guy. he'll go places
Love it, down to earth no bs no bragging about fundraising. Thanks for the interview!
true dat
He is at no point to do that his products outer part looks cool but his software and every internal device has problems
He has a long way to go
how do u know hes down to earth
Bro owns Nothing.
Good one 😂
This guy is making every process so natural, I like the way he explains.
agree
This is one of the best tech founder interviews I've seen. Very insightful. He pours out everything you need to know and would want to know. What a guy!!!
He's a great marketer. It's in his DNA. Love how humble and honest he is......
It’s hard to get a job with this on your resume because people ask what you’ve done and you say nothing.
his journey is a cinema by itself📽🔥
This isn't an interview, it's a Tech Talk. 20 mins ago, I knew nothing about Nothing. Definitely will be keeping tabs on the company!
I so much love the way he thinks and concieved his company. I sincerely hope this to be the future take on consumer tech - repairable, customizable, more personal. Not this sick fan cult of apple.
bought Nothing Phone(1) when it first came out, best purchase decision of my life.
it was a horribly slow [hone
@@pranjal8425 bought my first Galaxy years ago and couldn't be more happier now.
Why bro
Sorry, but can you go into the details. Most smartphones are so cut and paste and indistinguishable I find it hard to fathom why a choice of a phone brand over others would be such a special memorable event for you. They all look the same, run android or apple os and depending on how much you paid you get the camera that the money buys. Not being rude, just curious.
@@radioclash84 and other than the designs there is nothing unique in this phone
This guy is not nothing - he’s just awesome
he's an example of how far can go someone who is equipped with the confidence that comes from having a wealthy family
Amazing interview. So much to unpack for startups and entrepreneurs. I'm proud to be using the Nothing phone(2a), and It has become my daily-driver
From Namibia ... All the best Champ ...
He will be proud as i didn't know anything about the people running the company but heard through word of mouth that the nothing ear buds were great. So, I've been using them for 6 months now, and they are AWESOME. Love the yellow colour too! Tempted to get a nothing phone next.
I love this guy. He did the luxury life for 10 days and got bored of it. Next purchase, Nothing.
😂
I was impressed with the Nothing CEO's recent interview, not only because of his enthusiasm on the phone but also because of the harmony in his voice.
Support small business!!! Create a healthy competition within the industry. Economy will be a lot better with a competitiveness and quality product offering. I believe this guy can do it.
a real entrepreneur. love it. independent first principle thinking and a lot of creativity. never ever give up!
What a great talker and story teller about his journey. I am now interested in his product.
Nothing phone 2 user here. I gave up my Pixel 7 and I couldn't be more happy. Love what the company is doing and how close they are with their customers. Really looking forward to what they do with the Nothing Phone 3 keep up the amazing work Nothing
Meanwhile watching this from my nothing 2a 😊
I've watched this video and felt like every major company (Samsung, Google etc) that I've own befere had failed me. This guy is amazing, he's been sharing with us his trip of building his company from literally "nothing". With all the obstacles and challenges, just so he could follow his dream of creating something for people, something different, something that will make you wonder. I've been owing the most expensive smartphones and every day I went to sleep dissatisfied that I paid so much money for a device that doesn't do anything different then his competitors. Until I own a Nothing phone. Then imediataly, I bought the watch and the buds, just to experience the whole bundle ". I'm enjoying so much and watching this video is making me belive that the future is there for us to grab it. I didn't belive it first untill I own a Nothing product. Now I'm sharing my thoughts with my friends about those products, wich I've never done it before. Stay up and stay original, Carl
Refreshing. Straight forward. Humble. Sincere. Honest. Thank you. Best wishes. 🖖🏼
This vid sold me to get nothing phone next. Love it.
I've recently begun to sit through more interviews fully invested as of late. Not sure what it is but I feel as if we've begun to see more genuine people get a place to speak on their experiences in comparison to the last couple of years. Nothing's/Carl's story intrigues me like no other, it's to a point where I want a piece of the pie. I want to actually interact with the people involved and learn something more.
Thank you guys for releasing this, it's as good of a motivator as I'm going to get.
I've just bought a 2a Plus, and it's WAAAY better than I thought it would be, given its price range. It's well-built with great screen and a capable chip. Good cameras as well. My previous phone was a Samsung flagship a few years ago, and having the 2a Plus satisfies all my needs while allowing me to save up a lot of money for something else. Thanks to Nothing for being bold and different among the competitors out there. Moving forward, I'm excited for what Nothing will offer next.
I didn't know that he joined Meizu first before OnePlus. 👌 Thanks for sharing your story, Carl.
These are the kinds of people I like to support.
Wow this is so inspiring. What he said about university reusing and recycling old methods and systems is so true. I have the same drive to breakout from the matrix and a lot of it is genuinely figuring it out on our own
Happy with my Nothing Phone 2A plus. Super happy with my purchase and is leagues better than my previous samsung smartphone. For me, Nothing OS is "kinda" their take on what a no frills , minimalist design take on what an android user experience should be from the perspective of an everyday user. It just works. It has enough power to somewhat cater to power users, camera is great. UI is snappy af. Display is vibrant and colorful. All of this just for a midrange smartphone is amazing. Using my smartphone doesn't feel cluttered. Everything is just designed to make the user experience as seamless and stress free as possible. The whole Nothing team has put in a lot of work to make these smartphones happen, and it shows. I hope they become a household name in the smartphone industry.
He invented nothing and now has everything.
One of the best EO episode I enjoyed. A great storyteller
Love this video. I’ve also lived in Sweden. It’s a beautiful country with amazing people. Wish we could move there but you need to have a sponsor and a job, etc.
I’m impressed with how “big” you think. Kind of feels like nothing is intimidating.
Absolutely impressed with what Nothing is achieving! The blend of innovation, minimalism, and practicality in your products is a breath of fresh air in the tech world. It’s clear that the mission and vision behind Nothing go beyond just making another gadget-you’re redefining how technology integrates into our lives. The attention to design and user experience is inspiring, and it’s exciting to see a company focus on delivering real value while staying true to its ethos. Keep pushing boundaries!
Cool statement : from 17:20 until 18:10 was so cool the connection and the marketing strategy with the customers, something that you do not see every day in phones companies.thanks
Really inspiring interview. Thinking to buy a Nothing 2a & hope Carl find a product that will open to us a real future 💪
Good job CEO. you will never fail. keep doing good job.
100% he will hit big he's a good man
In 2024, working as an exporter in the GBA is definitely worth four years of over-priced university. Especially if you do not have the money to attend an Ivy League school. Knowing the supply chains will give you a major leg up on any MIT grad.
This guy has "Nothing" but ambition to make tech fun again 🔥
Yeah I think I'll be buying Nothing phones from here on out. I'm just super aligned with Carl's philospohy on technology and his vision.
I really like the viewpoint on tech presented here. the current smartphone landscape is not ready for the next big invention, just like the internet. things are gonna change and people (and companies) that didn't have place in the tech landscape will come to shine 🎉
Got the Nothing phone 2 and I'm very pleased. Fun fact, I used to own Meizu in the past and I really enjoyed the phone.
Just found out it wont work in the US on Verizon or Xfinity. Those are my only carriee options, too bad. I really wanted to support this company, genuinely liked the phone
One of the best interview.. thank you ❤
Such a humble founder and innovator
This was a great piece. Well paced, transparent and to the point. Thank you. +1 subscriber
Watching from CMF phone, this budget device is absolute banger❤
Plz do try to make compact phones like 6.1" to 6.3" size bcz many ppl r not comfortable with big phones...
Or maybe two sizes like apple does
Amen! I love the mini
Watching this on my phone 2
I will support carl by purchasing new nothing flagship phone every 3-4 years
First of all ! Omg APPLAUSE, this phone concept is one of the BEST things I've seen Yet ! I will eventually order one. But the affordability is PHENOMENAL. YOUR MARKETING SUCKS. Your company should be marketing this phone as a simple phone, backup phone, main phone, non addictive doom scrolling phone, also you've just helped millions of other countries that are poor. This phone is major and I'm probably your #1 fan at this point. Pleaseeeeee KEEP the name NOTHING phone !!! Keep it. It's like a secret phone I want even more. Don't let any UA-cam complain. As a poor person in America I see major value in this phone because it's different for once. It's not cookie cutter. It's literally different. Sorry I wanted to just say this. I hope your company get this to your CEO. CMF Nothing Phone -badass :)
Watching from my phone 2 ❤🎉
I have a nothing pro watch. Great GPS but terrible interface connectivity and no Strava connection.
thanks for putting up stories like these. fascinating
Such an amazing interview. Please keep making video like that. Really inspiring!
The best video i have watched this year adidey wedding video. Watching from Ghana on my phone 2a.🎉😊
"You have such a unique perspective! Thanks for sharing it with us!"
This guy is truly amazing
Watching him on 1+5.
Really love 1+5, my old friend.
Gonna try this nothing phone from my iPhone 14pro
At the end of the decade, Nothing will remain unturned. Very insightful.
I want to buy a nothing phone but i want expandable memory. Please in future consider this. Im also not a fan of mediatek, maybe they have improved. But past experiences with it put me off. Ive never had any issues with Snapdragon
Loyal Nothing customer from now on. 🎉
Framework is another great company!
Fairphone too.
Sent on fairphone
Watching this on your Nothing phone 2a+ , good work team 👍
One very important insight I got from this is the extinction on apps
Very Smart Fellow, unswembu Mfana. 🙏
CMF phone 1 is a great value phone in terms of everything like its software, feel of the material..Im glad that they build such a great affordable product
He is very cool guy 🎉 he done it after lot of struggle, well done 👏
thank you for your hard work, keep up the good work carl , because of you i switch from apple to nothing .
Dude built up a whole company to say " how i built nothing " at the end , an absolute legend .
This is just the video I needed
Love it, good luck guys 💪
Watching on my NP2 after upgrading from phone 1, definitely one of the best investments of tech you can make today
Best part is
That's really NOTHING great
love the video. great guy. inspiring journey he has.
however, tech needs to evolve beyond just better phones - need to explore innovations that truly change the way we live.
What are the sales like?
He seems to have a lot of passion, I’m interested to see his ideas for shaping the future of technology.
The founder of nothing but it is everything 😂
I have learnt alot from this interview
Not going ro lie i literally just purchased solely based on this intervie. Bravo
genius with a finally futuristic and ergonomic robo design and cool product!
Wow. Wonder interview and wonder person. I can feel it. Thanks for this.
I really like him, one of the reason that I dont hate the products he make
Awesome story!, we all have that one thing that we truly want to pursue, despite the resistance.
Inspiring!! Keep pushing through!
Wow Carl has really Done a Solid for Us this was Honest and Open sharing beginnings to where he is currently. Motivational and Inspiring Stuff. Thank You He just showed me how to find my Why.
Watching in my nothing 2a love this phone and respect to you Carl ❤
i felt connected to you bro yhough i"ve never used a nothing phone ,never seen one this side of the world .please make them available in south africa
Carl Pei: Learning about managing a factory in university is useless! I dropped out.
Also Carl Pei: The first batch of earbuds we shipped were defective. We had to put 15 engineers into 2 apartments beside our factory so we could manage the factory.