What I Built: Jeff Lawson's weekend projects

Jeff Lawson, CEO of Twilio, is a developer and executive with an addiction to converting intangible concepts into real and accessible solutions. He reminisces about coding projects he worked on as a child, such as building a computerized address book and a scanner-based wishlist experience for his extreme sporting goods shop. Jeff's weekend project, the Zoom Cube, was designed not for himself but for friends and family using Zoom, with features like Bluetooth connectivity and a user-friendly interface. He emphasizes the importance of lowering barriers to entry and making technology accessible to users. Jeff also shares his approach to learning and improvement, stating that "you're always going to have things you want to improve" and that it's essential to recognize progress and learn from mistakes. His projects with his children, such as a simile machine and an electronic dice roller, showcase the value of collaboration and creative problem-solving in software development.