Read the book that has launched 100's of companies: Nail It Then Scale It

What does it take to be an inventor and entrepreneur? Read the book that has launched 100's of companies: Nail It Then Scale It for the Entrepreneur.
The first lean startup book to help entrepreneurs through the process of launching a high-growth company. Nail It Then Scale It combines high-level principles and a step-by-step guide of what key actions successful entrepreneurs take to reduce risk and increase success. To get started download the free companion guide to the book, The Big Idea Canvas for FREE. This lean startup canvas will help you think through your idea from beginning to end.

Jan 26, 2015

V-22 Osprey Tilt-Rotor Aircraft 100 Years Ago and Today

From History of Inventions

The V-22 Osprey Tilt-Rotor Aircraft may look silly in patent drawings from over 100 years ago. But today it's a key component to the U.S. Marines aviation program. Capable of vertical take off and landing this craft can land troops anywhere.


   

Jan 4, 2015

Step 1 in the Invention Process is to Get a Big Idea People Actually Want

Born in Milan Ohio February. 11, 1847 Thomas Edison was a prolific American inventor, holding over 1,093 US patents in the U.S, and many abroad. The light bulb was one of Thomas Edisons most famous inventions. Here we see symbolically how this invention has taken flight. But not all of Edison's inventions were successful. 



If his first invention had not failed Thomas Edison might not have become Americas most prolific innovator. After a voting machine, his first failed invention, was rejected by congress he always used the motto, "I find out what the world needs. Then I go ahead and try to invent it.”



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"There are thousands and thousands of ideas out there. The real question is not whether you have an idea but whether that idea is an opportunity. Is it worth your time, effort and money to pursue? Is there a real market opportunity worth the sacrifice that entrepreneurship requires?" Learn the innovation process from Startup core.
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