Business Quote by Nolan Bushnell
“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.”
About This Quote
Skunkworks allow experimentation with high‑risk ideas, fostering breakthroughs despite possible failure.
In simple terms: Take risks in a safe space.
Create a protected innovation lab.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- R&D labs
- startup incubators
- product design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risky idea could you test safely?
- How do you balance risk and resources?
Failure can waste resources if unchecked.