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“Every company needs to have a skunkworks, to try things that have a high probability of failing. You try to minimize failure, but at the same time, if you're not willing to try things that are inherently risky, you're not going to make progress.” quote by Nolan Bushnell
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“Every company needs to have a skunkworks, to try things that have a high probability of failing. You try to minimize failure, but at the same time, if you're not willing to try things that are inherently risky, you're not going to make progress.”

Nolan Bushnell

About This Quote

Skunkworks allow experimentation with high‑risk ideas, fostering breakthroughs despite possible failure.

In simple terms: Take risks in a safe space.

Key Takeaway

Create a protected innovation lab.

Themes

innovation risk progress

Mood

energetic determined

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • R&D labs
  • startup incubators
  • product design

Key Concepts

entrepreneurship experiment failure tolerance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risky idea could you test safely?
  • How do you balance risk and resources?
A Different Perspective

Failure can waste resources if unchecked.

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