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“Ironically, the original Detroit Stock Exchange once sat less than a thousand feet from StockX headquarters here in downtown Detroit. It is only fitting that we are going to build the next iteration of the world's most efficient market invention almost in the same spot.” quote by Dan Gilbert
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“Ironically, the original Detroit Stock Exchange once sat less than a thousand feet from StockX headquarters here in downtown Detroit. It is only fitting that we are going to build the next iteration of the world's most efficient market invention almost in the same spot.”

Dan Gilbert

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Economist, Dan Gilbert, 2023

The proximity of the new market hub to the historic exchange symbolizes continuity and evolution, suggesting that innovation builds on past foundations.

In simple terms: New market builds on old foundations.

Key Takeaway

Leverage history to innovate efficiently.

Themes

innovation history economics

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

business inspirational

When to use this quote

  • startup planning
  • financial services
  • city planning
  • investment strategy

Key Concepts

business strategy urban development technology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we honor tradition while fostering disruptive ideas?
  • What lessons from the old exchange apply today?
A Different Perspective

Relying too heavily on past models may stifle radical breakthroughs.

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