Motley Fool Money Interview with Scott D. Anthony: Epic Disruptions
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Oct 26, 2025 
Scott D. Anthony, a clinical professor of strategy at Dartmouth and author of 'Epic Disruptions,' dives into the fascinating world of disruptive innovation. He clarifies how disruption scales technology to the masses and explains why listening to core customers can mislead companies like Kodak. Anthony discusses the importance of business models over products, the potential of AI in sectors like healthcare, and offers insights for investors on identifying true disruptions versus fads. His thoughts on persistence amid misunderstanding offer inspiration for innovators.
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Simplicity Unlocks Explosive Growth
- Disruptive innovation makes complex, expensive tech simple and affordable, unlocking vast new markets.
- That shift creates winners and losers depending on who adapts to the new economics.
Your Biggest Fans Mislead About The Future
- Loyal customers often give the worst guidance about radical change because they want more of the current product.
- Companies must think differently rather than only listening to their best customers during transitions.
Kodak Saw Digital But Clung To Prints
- Kodak invested early in digital imaging and bought an early photo-sharing site but kept aiming to sell more prints.
- Its identity tied to film prevented reimagining the business and producing social photo platforms like Instagram.
