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A Theoretical Physicist (and Entrepreneur) on Why Companies Stop Innovating

Mar 19, 2019 · 25m
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✨ AI Summary
  • Innovative companies can become complacent like freezing water.
  • Company structure changes, hindering innovation.
  • Strategies to nurture 'crazy ideas' and avoid stagnation.

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