One of the challenges was getting developer tools running, which was a huge pain, especially on Windows. A breakthrough for me was switching to Linux at a young age.

During my time at art school in England, I encountered terrible computers that made me feel technically incapable. However, discovering the Macintosh was a relief; it was straightforward to use and revealed the care taken in its design, which sparked my interest in the values behind product creation.

I love to observe magic in product design, and I experienced a seamless connection between my computer and iPad that felt like magic.

Looking back on my relationships and experiences has been both challenging and rewarding, including my fantastic early collaboration with Steve Jobs on projects like the Apple II and Macintosh software.

In the late 90s, during the dot-com era, we faced skepticism about our software that allowed users to run multiple operating systems on one machine.

Working at a small startup helped me discover my passion for software, as I found it rewarding to build something that could change how people work.

I was profoundly impacted by the idea that programming allows you to express huge possibilities, and I felt like I could build anything.

When we said we wanted a computer on every desk and in every home, people thought we were out of touch, but technology was advancing rapidly.

Creating powerful systems that work correctly most of the time brings me joy, especially when I can stress test them and ensure they function as intended.