Obsolete Quote by Georges Doriot
“Someone, somewhere, is making a product that will make your product obsolete.”
About This Quote
Source Business Lecture: Innovation and Competition, 1958
Warns that new products will inevitably render existing ones obsolete, urging continuous innovation.
In simple terms: New products can make old ones outdated.
Invest in future‑proof ideas.
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When to use this quote
- startup strategy
- R&D
- market analysis
- product design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you anticipate disruptive trends?
- What investments protect against obsolescence?
Innovation requires resources and risk.