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Entrepreneurship lessons from the world’s most famous inventor.This is not a presentation about “ideas” and “innovation”.This a presentation on utility: creating a framework for you to turn ideas into reality.
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“...was more responsible than any one else for creating the modern world.”
One of the worlds most prolific inventors holding approximately 3416 patents in his name.
Mentor and best friend to captains of industry such as Henry Ford...
...who no doubt has changed our world forever.
Edison was credited for creating the world’s first commercial incubator
Entrepreneurship lessons from the world’s most famous
inventorcreating an inventors culture
This is not a presentation about “ideas” and “innovation”.
This a presentation on utility: creating a framework for you to turn ideas into reality
Let’s look at the challenges entrepreneurs are facing in the current environment.
Challenge#1: Rate of technology change
“Every two days we create as much information as we
did from the dawn of civilization up until 2003.”
Challenge#2: Distractions!
Challenge#3: Increased competition
Challenge#4:Decreasing trust levels
Challenge#5: Shifting paradigms
The word ‘entrepreneur’ comes from the 13th century French verb entreprendre, meaning: to do something or to undertake.
It’s when you or your business’ usefulness resonates with others to push the world forward.
A modern-day case study...
What lessons can we learn from Thomas Edison about creating an inventors culture?
LESSON#1: Have a cause.
LESSON#2:Put usability first – test, re-test, repeat
LESSON#3: Network, collaborate often
LESSON#4:Consistent and pervasive marketing
LESSON#5: Understand failure.
LESSON#6: Remove the distractions
LESSON#7: Share your knowledge.
“Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success.”
- Thomas A. Edison (1847-1931) Inventor & Entrepreneur
Thank you for Listening!
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