Disruptions: Innovations Like Instagram Are Tough for Large Companies - NYTimes.com
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Excerpt: So why was a small start-up with only 13 employees able to build Instagram while a company like Eastman Kodak, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection, was not? It’s easy to imagine how things would be different at Kodak had it dreamed up the idea.
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“Cerealize is a revolutionary subscription service that allows you to build your own custom cereal and have it delivered right to your door. Founded on the eve of National Cereal day in 2012, Cerealize is devoted to using technology to make consumer experiences more personal.” — Cerealize.com
They aren’t shipping yet, but if this is going to be a reality, it’s really wonderful… You can even add Peeps and Acai!
4 Ways To Drive Innovation In The Startup Workplace by Sarah Wood, Co-Founder & COO of Unruly Media
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“I’m not in this for the hype cycle of growth. Percolate is a thoughtful technology company and we don’t want to do anything too quickly.”
Percolate cofounder James Gross on his professional journey from a Spanish language newspaper to starting an innovative technology company working to identify the evolving needs of brands. (And why he incorporates push ups and squats days into his team’s weekly schedule.)
(via Percolate Found James Gross On Starting Up and His Plans for SXSW)