Why a Startup is Like a Science Experiment
There are many similarities between a startup and a science experiment. A science experiment starts with a hypothesis – or a theory of how the world works. The experiment is designed to test that hypothesis. The hypothesis is based on certain …. Read More
Watson’s Triumph in Jeopardy: A Loss for Humans, A Win For Humanity!
Like millions of others, I watched as humanity’s best players were trounced on the US TV quiz show Jeopardy! last night by a computer system named Watson built by IBM. I was fascinated by Watson – as it rekindled my interest …. Read More
Purple Cows and Free Prizes – Seth Godin’s Marketing Insights
A few years back I stumbled across a wonderful little book called Free Prize Inside by Seth Godin. The book introduced me to Seth Godin and his unique insights into the art and science of marketing and of spreading ideas. …. Read More
Technological Progress and Innovation
“Any study of the history of technological development reveals that technological progress comes from doing things differently in an unpredictable way. Pocket calculators are not built with vacuum tubes. Supersonic flight is not achieved with propellers. Lasers are not just better light …. Read More
