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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. Visionary CEOs don’t need someone else to demo the company’s key products for them.

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Innovation Ecosystem: Bridging the Gap Between Digital and Offline Innovation

Qmarkets

Now, with the advent of innovation software, the process of ideation and collaboration mostly happens online. Due to the time limit, participants will be intensely focused on innovation. In many cases the goal is to create usable software or hardware. Offline/group discussions can often be dominated by the same talkative people.

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Innovation Ecosystem: Bridging the Gap Between Digital and Offline Innovation

Qmarkets

Now, with the advent of innovation software, the process of ideation and collaboration mostly happens online. Due to the time limit, participants will be intensely focused on innovation. In many cases the goal is to create usable software or hardware. Offline/group discussions can often be dominated by the same talkative people.