You’ve heard the phrase “Move fast and break things” but what does it really mean for the tech we use every day?
In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, Frank Bravo explores the origins of this Silicon Valley motto and how it’s shaped the way tech companies build the tools we all rely on. From Facebook’s early days to modern AI rollouts, Frank looks at when moving fast fuels innovation, and when it leads to chaos.
Whether you’re a casual user, a small business owner, or someone launching your own project, this episode will help you understand how to stay smart in a world that moves fast and breaks things on purpose.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
🧪 The origin story of the “move fast” mindset (and Facebook’s role in it)
🚀 Examples of when speed led to breakout success, like Instagram and TikTok
🔒 Where things broke, including Zoom’s security stumbles and Tesla’s Autopilot controversies
🧭 How companies like Apple and Microsoft strike a safer, slower balance
🛠️ Tips for staying protected when using fast-moving tech (yes, backups are still your friend!)
💬 Support the show & get personal tech help
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📌 Mentioned in this episode:
Facebook’s “Move Fast” mantra
Instagram’s pivot to photo sharing
TikTok’s rapid innovation cycle
Zoom’s early privacy concerns
Tesla Autopilot software updates
Apple’s product rollout philosophy
Microsoft’s cloud transformation
Have you ever benefited from a fast tech rollout or been burned by a rushed update? Let me know!
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📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email Frank at frank@yourtechmakeover.com🌐 Learn more at YourTechMakeover.com👨💻 Work with Frank at BravoITC.com
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