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Apple Versus Google Innovation Strategies

Posted by samzenpus on from the getting-it-done dept.

porsche911 writes "The NY Times has a great story comparing the top-down versus bottom-up innovation approaches of Apple and Google. From the article: '"There is nothing democratic about innovation," says Paul Saffo, a veteran technology forecaster in Silicon Valley. "It is always an elite activity, whether by a recognized or unrecognized elite."'"

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  1. general business vs. the pursuit of knowledge by recharged95 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Top Down == innovation for the sake of business (value)
    Bottom Up == innovation for the sake of knowledge (evolution)

    Hasn't changed for thousands of years if you think about it. Aside from the power hunger dictator once in a while.