Every step Quote by Lewis Schiff
““Kildall, the innovator, followed his passion for technical excellence and was shocked that IBM wouldn’t follow him. Gates, the imitator, took his cues from IBM every step of the way, because he believed that following Big Blue was the smartest way to follow the money.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Tech History Review, 2012
Innovation can be ignored by giants; imitators follow the powerful for profit.
In simple terms: Innovators may be overlooked; imitators chase profit.
Value original ideas.
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When to use this quote
- startup strategy
- corporate analysis
- market trends
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Questions to Reflect On
- How to protect innovations?
- When to collaborate with larger firms?
Imitation can also drive progress.