Invariant predictions
This is an updated version and translation of "De l'utilité des predictions invariantes" written back in August 2008.
Tech platforms' end-game hasn't changed, but become more transparent: Services
If you've been following me, you know I have been pointing out how Apple has been steadily shifting to become a service company for years. In that regard, iPhone sales that seem so critical to run-of-the-mill analysts are admittedly less and less critical as Apple has pretty much
Jaywalking: How a social norm was invented to push technology forward
A century ago, crossing the street was a straightforward task – just step across. But today, with traffic regulations in place, finding a crosswalk and waiting for that green signal is the norm if you want to obey the law. Jaywalking, or crossing outside designated areas, can now lead to hefty
Innovating seasonal businesses
I've been discussing seasonal businesses with a few customers recently. Whether there are B2C or B2B, dealing with a peak and a low season completely changes how you can approach innovation. There are many reasons for that, but one that always strikes me as spectacularly missed: managers of
🟢 What self-driving cars getting street-legal in California says about innovation
For the first back-to-school newsletter after the summer vacation, I'm trying to concentrate on a shorter format using a recent key market or tech event to prompt you on your innovation process.
🟢 I'll probably never go back to China (for work)
A more personal article for the end of July on China and its changes, the end of an era for me, and maybe some geopolitical and business considerations if you want to read too much in this story ; )