I think Apple knows and lots of people know that wearables is next. But just because, but the reason Microsoft succeeded wasn't just because they built a wrong product. The technology wasn't ready yet. I see the world through a slightly different lens to you around this. It's whoever's best positioned to be able to deliver on it. We're getting to a point in mobile where there's a benefit to being an integrated versus a modular player.
This episode is all about the (alleged) Apple Beats acquisition. While it may make a certain amount of business sense, does it signify a small but significant change in Apple’s priorities, and is it a cause for concern? Topics covered include:
- The rationale for the acquisition
- The difference between making and recognizing market opportunities
- What makes Apple uniquely capable of building revolutionary products
- Apple’s previous responses when threatened in music
- How to think about mergers and acquisitions
- How to best motivate employees
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