#9 - Debunking Leadership Myths with Niten Kapadia

Have you ever wondered how Steve Jobs’s obsession with detail or Elon Musk’s quick decision-making revolutionized the tech world? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Niten Kapadia to share transformative insights from his time at Apple with Steve Jobs and Tesla with Elon Musk. Discover how attention to detail, rapid iteration, and purpose-driven leadership shaped groundbreaking products and industries. You’ll also gain practical advice on scaling businesses, overcoming challenges, and building consumer trust. Whether navigating your career or creating a mission-driven company, this episode will inspire you to pursue excellence and thrive with resilience.Niten Kapadia is an accomplished General Manager with a strong background in the consumer sector. He recently served as COO of HODINKEE, a US-based watch content and commerce company. Previously, he led Marketplace Operations and launched Beauty at FARFETCH, including acquiring VIOLET GREY. Niten has also held leadership roles at Tesla and Apple, managing sales teams and retail operations. He holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, UCLA Anderson, and the National University of Singapore.Learn more about Niten Kapadia:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niten/ Episode highlights:(2:40) Lessons from tech visionaries: Steve Jobs and Elon Musk(13:51) Apple and Tesla customer experience(22:16) Building brand loyalty through authentic communication(27:10) Driving commerce through content and trust(35:17) Navigating growth and challenges during the pandemic(42:01) Navigating growth and profitability in business(47:03) Predictions on emerging industry disruptors(52:58) Reflections on resilience and purpose-driven work(58:46) Nourishment for the mind(1:00:21) OutroConnect with Marcus Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-arredondo/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/cus Scales of Success Website: scalesofsuccesspodcast.com X (Twitter): https://x.com/scalesofsuccess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scalesofsuccesspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scalesofsuccess Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ScalesofSuccess —-- Leave a Review If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scales-of-success-podcast/id1773864140 Get in Touch You can also Tweet @cus with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you’ve learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in.