804: From NeXT to Liquid Glass, with Ken Case

Ken Case is the CEO at The Omni Group and has been developing for Apple platforms for decades. He shares with Stephen and David how he got his start in technology, what Apple gear he uses, his approach to customer communication, and his thoughts on WWDC.

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Guest Starring:
Ken Case (relay.fm/people/Kencase)

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