Bill Gurley, a partner at Benchmark, shares insights from his interview with Tony Fadell, who has a remarkable entrepreneurial background even before graduating from the University of Michigan. Fadell founded several companies in his teens, including one that sold parts to Apple. His passion for technology drove him to Silicon Valley, where he believed he needed to be to thrive in his career. Despite receiving offers from Apple, he set his sights on General Magic, a company that intrigued him due to its connection to tech legends like Bill Atkinson and Andy Hertzfeld. Fadell's determination led him to the General Magic building in Mountain View, where he made an unannounced visit to present his résumé. Initially met with rejection, he didn’t give up. After months of relentless follow-ups, including sending numerous letters, he finally got an interview. He faced self-doubt during the process, overwhelmed at the prospect of meeting his idols. However, he showcased his senior project—a portable touchscreen computer—at the interview, aligning perfectly with General Magic's work on early smartphone technology. Eventually, his perseverance paid off, and he secured a position as a diagnostic engineer on the hardware team.