Determined Quote by Thomas A. Edison
“I have determined that there is no market for talking pictures”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Patent filing, 1890
Market demand dictates the viability of new technologies.
In simple terms: No demand, no market.
Key Takeaway
Validate audience need first.
Themes
innovation
market analysis
technology
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
business
entrepreneurial
When to use this quote
- product development
- startup planning
- investment pitches
Key Concepts
commercial viability
consumer research
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods test market interest cheaply?
- How to pivot when demand is low?
A Different Perspective
Assuming demand without testing can waste resources.
