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Xander Soren: Apple, Wine & Japan - Part 1
What does working on the original iPod have to do with falling in love with Japan? Quite a bit, as it turns out.
Xander Soren spent more than 20 years at Apple, working on products including the iPod and GarageBand. These days, he's a California wine producer with a longtime connection to Japan, curating wines designed specifically with Japanese food in mind.
In Part 1 of our conversation, Xander takes us back to his years at Apple and working closely with Steve Jobs, including Jobs's own connection with Japan and the recommendations that helped shape Xander's early experiences in Kyoto…
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