Always work hard on something uncomfortably exciting!
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You have to combine both things: invention and innovation focus, plus the company that can commercialize things and get them to people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Invention and innovation are essential for progress, but they must be paired with effective commercialization to reach people.
Larry Page emphasizes the importance of not just having inventive ideas but also the need for innovation that can be brought to market. He highlights that both the creative and the entrepreneurial aspects are crucial for technology to effectively benefit society, suggesting that it's not enough to invent; one must also find ways to allow those inventions to thrive through proper commercialization.
Themes
InventionInnovationCommercializationTechnologyProgress
In practice
Example use cases
In a technology conference discussing startup strategies, this quote can evoke the importance of balancing creativity and business.
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