The Importance of Proactive Innovation (Steve Jobs' Philosophy)
According to Apple's founder Steve Jobs, speed and proactive innovation are crucial for business success. He argued that firms cannot simply rely on asking customers what they want, because by the time a product is developed and launched based on that feedback, consumer desires will have already evolved to something new. This philosophy emphasizes the need to anticipate future wants rather than reacting to current ones. [18]
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