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The Wizard of Menlo Park
How Thomas Alva Edison Invented the Modern World
Book • 2008
This book provides a detailed look at Thomas Edison’s life, from his early inventions to his later years.
It explores how Edison came upon his most famous inventions, his relationships with partners, competitors, and notable figures like Henry Ford, and how he managed his fame to become the first great celebrity of the modern age.
It explores how Edison came upon his most famous inventions, his relationships with partners, competitors, and notable figures like Henry Ford, and how he managed his fame to become the first great celebrity of the modern age.
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David Senra as an example of an exceptionally driven and prolific inventor who amassed a vast amount of knowledge in his field.
David Senra as an example of an exceptionally driven and prolific inventor who amassed a vast amount of knowledge in his field.
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#878 - David Senra - 15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders
Mentioned by David Senra while discussing Thomas Edison's invention of the phonograph and its implications for business planning.
David Senra while discussing Thomas Edison's invention of the phonograph and its implications for business planning.
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#50 Marc Andreessen's Blog Archive
Mentioned as a source for the podcast episode about Thomas Edison.
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Thomas Edison (Part 2)
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Jason Calacanis while discussing the capital required for technological breakthroughs, referencing Edison's life and work.
Jason Calacanis while discussing the capital required for technological breakthroughs, referencing Edison's life and work.
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