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Landing Moonshots with Google's Innovation Chief Dr. Astro Teller

A Bit of Optimism

CHAPTER

The Timing of Innovation: When Being Early Leads to Success

This chapter explores the critical role of timing in the success of innovative ideas, illustrating how premature concepts like Google Glass can struggle until the right societal and technological conditions emerge. It encourages a mindset of persistence and revisiting ideas to align with evolving contexts.

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