David M. Kelley - When I was in high school, I lettered in math. Th

When I was in high school, I lettered in math. The only thing that was important was football. There were two other letters that were awarded each year. One was in math and one was in science. I got the math one. But you didn't put it on a letter sweater and wear it around because they'd be throwing you in a wastebasket upside down on your head.

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Kelley, David M. "A Chief Executive Is Truly One of the Gang." Interview by Adam Bryant. The New York Times, 15 Jan. 2012, p. BU2.

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About the Author

David M. Kelley

Born: February 10, 1951
Nationality: American
Profession: Businessman, Designer, Engineer, Professor

Biography

David M. Kelley is an American businessman, entrepreneur, designer, engineer, and teacher. He is founder of the design firm IDEO and a professor at Stanford University. He has received several honors for his contributions to design and design education.

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