Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2016

Kodak was so blinded by its success that it completely missed the rise of digital technologies. So, another explanation is that Kodak invented the technology but didn’t invest in it. Their failure is usually an inability to truly embrace the new business models the disruptive change opens up. Why did this happen?

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Technology Film Gilbert Business Model 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 28, 2014

An interconnected world where technology advances at a dizzying pace and new companies emerge, scale, and decline in the blink of an eye means never a dull moment for corporate leaders. Spotting disruptive business models early is very powerful but arguably difficult. This post isn’t for you. Everyone still here? Thought so.

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Disruptive Innovation Advertising Gilbert Market Segmentation 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2012

Of course, being a dominant film provider became increasingly irrelevant in light of recent technological shifts. Innosight director Clark Gilbert's doctoral research on this topic (with a particular focus on the newspaper industry's response to disruptive change), is a very worthwhile read on this topic. This is hard stuff.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2010

But just like Autotune and other technologies that allow passable music talents to turn into global powerhouses, lower costs and increased understanding of the process of innovation can allow anyone to be a competent entrepreneur. That point led to spirited discussion with my VC friends.

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