20th century Quote by Don Tapscott
“Throughout the 20th century, we created wealth through vertically integrated corporations. Now, we create wealth through networks. We are at a turning point in human history, where the industrial age has finally run out of gas.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Keynote at World Economic Forum, 2016
We shifted from building large, self‑contained companies to generating value via interconnected networks and platforms.
In simple terms: We now earn money through networks, not big factories.
Embrace collaboration and platform thinking.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup ecosystems
- digital transformation
- policy making
- investment strategy
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we design resilient networks?
- What roles should regulation play?
Network reliance can create fragility if central nodes fail.