First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 20, 2011

He received a BS degree in Materials Science and Engineering in 1985 from MIT and his PhD in the same discipline from Cornell University in 1989. Building upon his early experience at AT&T Bell Labs, he has created and led a series of fundamental innovations, from early technology to final implementation in the market. [.].

Engineering 85

Engineering Technology Innovation Marketing 85

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Google outgoing CEO Eric Schmidt liked to think of his online search tool as a "serendipity engine.". Merton and Elinor Barber.). So how might serendipity help us refine our understanding of innovation? Innovation is as much about looking at the past as it is about anticipating the future. History matters.

Merton 15

Merton Creativity Skills Innovation 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Google generates most of its revenue through an auction-based system of selling ads that was developed by two engineers but validated by its chief economist, Hal Varian, a former consultant to the company who was also the first Dean of the School of Information Sciences at the University of California at Berkeley.

Strategy 12

Strategy Black-Scholes Airlines Price 12