philipbaddeley

Entrepreneur : Investor : Educator : Publisher

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Must visit the cafe and museum. From PhD to world beating audio systems….

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

We’re all in tears! Keep inspiring!

[Robert Scoble @Scobleizer]

Belief.

I didn’t have it this week.

Told my partner @IrenaCronin that I am struggling to figure out what I should do.

My agents that build https://t.co/8L5xphk0qQ were misbehaving. @digg was kicking their ass. Had thoughts of giving up. Things weren’t working. I was burned out, didn’t feel like had any vision. A guy told me I was an idiot. I thought he might be right.

Other founders have told me about their days going through self doubt. Airbnb’s founders told me their business didn’t work for 1,000 days. Things got so bad they had to eat the cereal they bought for a marketing gag. I was blessed to interview them years ago: https://t.co/wDm9BrR90P

But I was walking through one of San Francisco’s startup coworking facilities when we saw a group that looked like they were getting a tour.

It turned out to be a group of entrepreneurs visiting from India.

The guy running the group saw me and said “it can’t be.” Said “are you Scoble?”

He then told the group that I had a huge impact on his life and had been reading me for 20 years. Asked the group if anyone else read me. A bunch of hands went to and several said they were entrepreneurs in part because of me.

I cried on the way home.

I was just watching American Idol, which I didn’t have time to watch live. And am crying again. Thinking of that praise and requests to take selfies together.

I now get why so many have told me over the years that I wouldn’t get the struggle until I tried to build my own company.

And I am humbled that a couple who were kids decades ago in India read me and dreamed of starting a company.

Belief is such an important part of starting a company.

Woz’s bosses told him that no one would buy a personal computer. He told me that story a few times. That they turned down his requests five separate times.

I wish everyone could get their belief recharged that way.

It is why I try to have a nice word for everyone. When I fail it causes me major turmoil. And my wife gives me heck “don’t be yelling at anyone” after I get in an argument in spaces.

Build a better future. It isn’t easy. You have to fight those voices in your head and many others telling you it isn’t possible.

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

All the best with your own practice….

[Cambridge Rugby 🏉 @camrufc]

We’d like to wish Head Physiotherapist Paul Carter the very best for the future, as he departs the club this summer.

Paul’s time with the club spans nearly a decade across two spells, and we can’t thank him enough for his time and commitment to the club.

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Across road from @CleevelyEV is @ritualcoffee. Best EVs to best hash browns and brunch plus choice of coffees:) Top quality; top taste:)

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Visited @CleevelyEv in Cheltenham and made very welcome by Matt, John and Dave. Did the first service of 200k Tesla S bought at trade auction by Jonny Smith @LateBrakeShow. Best for EVs.

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

We learn from you @Scobleizer every day; stay, listen and learn:) Hang to the end…. Thanks.

[Robert Scoble @Scobleizer]

I ended up my night in the parking lot of @UnpluggedTesla in Fremont hanging out with Tesla fans from all over the world, who were here in Silicon Valley for the final event on the S and X lines that are now closed to make way for making Optimus. These are people I talk with every night in audio spaces here on X.

They trickled away and left me in the parking lot talking to an Apple employee.

“You are committing a fireable offense just by talking to me.”

(Been told the rules by many).

“I know,” he answered.

Then we talked about a few things that I will take to my grave.

But we talked about its new CEO.

Isn’t a politician. Is an engineer. And understands 3D computing.

It makes me want to buy more Apple stock. New Siri coming next month should be nice for consumers. It doesn’t have a chance with people who are using AI agents, let’s be honest.

It does it? If it opened up its platforms and bought @NousResearch to include Hermes in its ecosystem developers would be won over. Hermes is what most are running on Mac Minis.

Separately If Apple came out with Formula 1 glasses I would immediately buy.

And so would many rich people. Such a thing would cause many to forget about the Vision Pro. Or other VR competitors. Formula 1 is the ultimate rich person’s cult.

I studied the most expensive seats at Abu Dhabi’s Formula 1 track.

You can’t see most of the track.

Glasses could provide a far better experience. The tech is close.

The autonomous racing league in Abu Dhabi @A2RLeague has it all ready for the Apple Vision Pro (they are the innovators working in Formula 1 and 2 racing). It is so much better an experience. But would be very minor to get running in a pair of glasses that are soon coming to market like the @XREAL_Global’s that all the influencers saw at Google I/O this week.

I have studied the Formula 2 fan and have concluded that everyone who is into Formula 1 will want a pair. Like you can see the whole track.

Apple has an exclusive on Formula 1.

The question is do the marketers and strategists and executives at Apple understand this?

We will find out over next four years.

What a great night: got many insights that will pay off for years.

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

@CleevelyEV @RitualCoffee @LateBrakeShow Passing Cheltenham so called in to CleevelyEv to meet Matt, John and David featured on Jonny Smith’s £5k Tesla S YouTube. Best hash browns across the road at Ritual Coffee brunch. Enjoy.

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

@cleevelyEv @ritualcoffee @carpervert @LateBrakeShow @ritualcoffee Passing Cheltenham so called in to see the Cleevely team of Matt, David and John that validated Jonny Smith’s £5k Tesla S. Great welcome. Brunch across the road at Ritual Coffee. The best hash browns:) Perfect:)

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

@camrufc @malcoFreightLtd Always good to see a key sponsor working hard delivering the wins!! Hope team responds next season:)

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

There must be many Seniors keen to earn to train - everyday tasks for everyday robots….

[Robert Scoble @Scobleizer]

Me wearing the gloves. A ton of sensors on each finger.

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Billy the Be(a)st:). Always kind….

[Cambridge Rugby 🏉 @camrufc]

Billy Walker re-signs! 💥

The big ball carrier and cornerstone of the scrum, Billy Walker, signs on to the 26/27 season 🔴🟡

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Great news. Enjoy a fitness summer!!

[Cambridge Rugby 🏉 @camrufc]

Ruaridh Dawson re-signs 💥📝

The experienced scrum-half has been instrumental to our attack and brings his prowess to the 26/27 season 🔴🟡

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Great reporting. Thanks

[Cambridge Rugby 🏉 @camrufc]

Half-time

We trail marginally at the break.

🔴🟡12-19🟤🟡

#CRUFC | #ChampRugby

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

The Majority working hard to ensure pitch perfect, clubhouse welcoming, kit sparkling….

[Cambridge Rugby 🏉 @camrufc]

For the final Home game this season... It's Game week! 💥

This Saturday is our Majority Audio End of Season party with a day filled with fun and entertainment!

Don't miss out on the final Home game of the season this Saturday! (KO 3pm)🔴🟡

🎫 - https://t.co/q3wxy6Vsjo

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

I have. Cambridge, UK. It’s brilliant. @stevewoz - what a kid!! What parents to encourage him!!

[Robert Scoble @Scobleizer]

This is 15 years old.

Is of Apple cofounder @stevewoz laying down a master class in computer history and talking about AI.

Only has 2,500 views. I have 550,000 followers.

I bet you never have seen it.

https://t.co/qxJzwtWce3

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Inspirational….

[Robert Scoble @Scobleizer]

It is worth 18 minutes indeed.

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Great news for the Wombles!!

[Cambridge Rugby 🏉 @camrufc]

🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨

Your Cambridge Rugby side to face @CoventryRugby under the lights tomorrow night.

Don't miss the action live on Clubber TV

More info online.

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

I’ll be there!! Brilliant….

[Cambridge Rugby 🏉 @camrufc]

We need you!

This Saturday, Cambridge v Ealing at Ellgia Fields

It'll take a monumental effort to take on the league leaders. It's been a tough ride, we need you to get behind the boys and be heard.

The odds are against us, we're in this together.

🎟️ https://t.co/Iw0qiskYw3

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Just brilliant. Let Woz talk and tell the story.

[Robert Scoble @Scobleizer]

I bet you haven’t heard Woz tell you about computing history.

30 minutes of Apple cofounder Woz giving a tour around the @ComputerHistory Museum. This is my camera work.

Only 1,800 views. It is stunning how few people care about computing history.

Happy 50th birthday Apple!

https://t.co/ZgjBytBp9j

[philipbaddeley @Yomper]

Great reporting. Thanks.

[Cambridge Rugby 🏉 @camrufc]

FT 21-50