The first designs I saw from the school for Braun's radios made me realize I wanted to become a designer instead of pursuing architecture.

I was the only designer in the 60s and 50s reporting directly to the top entrepreneur at Braun, which was not normal at that time.

I wanted to be an architect, but not being accepted into any architectural programs turned out to be a blessing. I love buildings and spaces, and I wanted to be part of the building process.

After university, I initially felt confined in the family business, so I explored other projects before returning to work on ambitious engineering projects.

As a child, I was captivated by a beautifully designed food mixer by Braun, despite having no interest in cooking. Its design intrigued me and made me appreciate the craftsmanship behind everyday objects.

I preferred to recruit builders—people who wanted to be known for what they created rather than what they said, and who were curious about many things. I started as a cartoonist before becoming an engineer, which attracted many early team members who were outsiders to technology.

I had planned to intern at Goldman Sachs, but I realized I was having much more fun working on our project with my friends.

I was a happy surgeon, but after a two-year break in Boston working at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, I realized entrepreneurship looked really appealing.

Collaborating with Graham Roberts was amazing because he had incredible ideas, and we would sit down to discuss textures and chords for improvisation.