The Idea Factory
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The stereotype of the tech entrepreneur in films like The Social Network is of a solitary genius or a group of insurgent hackers tinkering away in a basement, garage, or dorm room.
But Gertner’s lively and fascinating account of the glory days of Bell Labs tells us that large institutions are capable of great feats of innovation, so long as smart people are allowed to collaborate freely, regardless of race, gender, or creed, and apply their talents to real products and solutions.
This should be inspiring reading to any CEO who fears technology will disintermediate her company. Incumbents can be…
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