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0511 | Larry Downes: Full Transcript

LDRLB

In that sense, the Christensen solution has become counterproductive; in fact, it’s become dangerous. If it was, maybe you bring them into your incubator, work with them more directly, see if you can turn that into a product or service idea. Because when these innovations show up, they are better and cheaper right from the start.

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Get the Mentoring Equation Right

Harvard Business Review

Bob is the Managing Partner of The Re-Wired Group in Detroit, an innovation incubator and consultancy specializing in demand-side innovation. An engineer, designer, serial entrepreneur, investor, and researcher, he has developed 1,000+ products/services and has collaborated with Clay Christensen at HBS for more than 15 years.

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Innovating Your Way Out Of The Resource Curse

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The centrepiece of the institute is the Qatar Science & Technology Park, which brings together applied research and technology innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship. Whilst the US remains the market leader in terms of share of VC investment, there is a clear shift towards Europe and Asia, with China leading the pack.