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Jun 2024
44m 38s

The Innovator's Dilemma - Outmaneuver th...

Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
About this episode

Why do big, established companies struggle when faced with disruption from agile startups?

In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain:

  • Don't Look Up: How tech advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in cultural norms create opportunities for smaller players.
  • Stuck in the Mud: Why entrenched cultures, rigid business models, and incremental incentives make it tough for large companies to innovate quickly.
  • Dinosaurs to Dynamos: The strategies that big companies can use to foster innovation and keep up with their disruptors.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or just curious about the forces shaping today's market, this episode offers practical strategies and expert analysis to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv

Credits

Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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