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Ethical Decisions in Product Development
There is a famous philosophical question called the “Trolley Problem”. There are lots of variations, but they always draw into question...


Does Innovation Have a Place in Politics?
Innovation is the lifeblood of 21st-century business. Companies – and even whole industries – are prioritizing it and creating new tools,...


Information, the Industrial Revolution, and the Internet of Things
We’ve talked previously about the Internet of Things and how it predicts the increasing interconnectedness of our gadgets. Think: alarm...


Is Innovative Marketing Indicative of an Overall Innovation Culture?
Today, innovation is viewed as being as integral to a business’ success as good leadership and a sound business strategy. Perhaps its...


If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, It Better Be the Best Damn Cookie in the Jar: A Lesson from Zappos
Conceived and founded in 1999, Zappos is a footwear company that sells shoes (and other clothing) online. They didn’t invent a new kind...


Zigzag Your Way to Success
A friend recently told me about an iconic book called “Super System.” Apparently, it’s a familiar collection of stories and advice for...


The Shockingly Boring Truth About Uber’s Innovation
When we consider innovation, it is easy to focus only on the life-changing, world-altering developments that shake industries and become...


The Internet of Things
The internet may be the most groundbreaking development since the written word. It has enhanced communication to such a fast and broad...
Why Niche-Selling Will Save Your Business
As was discussed last week, there is a huge problem facing small to midsized e-commerce and online catalog companies. They’re being...
Bleak Future for Me-Too eCommerce and Catalog Companies
The internet is a hotbed of commerce. We’re talking about billions of dollars a year being spent at retail stores online. The future...


The Only Reason a Product Should Be Created
There is a singular reason for creating a product. Just one. But most product creators (especially the lone wolf inventor) often miss it,...


It's About Time
Alphidia is a company that has been in my head for many years. Since founding my first manufacturing company in August of 1990, I have...
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