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Lex Friedman February 18, 2019 1h 4m

Oliver Cameron (CEO, Voyage) - MIT Self-Driving Cars

Summary

This transcript features Oliver Cameron, co-founder of Voyage and former head of Udacity's self-driving car program, discussing the unconventional journey of starting a self-driving car company. He emphasizes his "learning by doing" approach, stemming from a lifelong passion for building software and a pivotal moment when he encountered Sebastian Thrun's scandal-ridden online AI class, which ultimately inspired a different path for his own ventures. The takeaway is that unconventional educational experiences and a hands-on, driven approach are crucial for innovation in tech startups.

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