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The Bold New World

THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD today contains countless examples of technology that would have been almost inconceivable 50 years ago. Labor-saving devices, communication, and entertainment are literally at our fingertips 24 hours a day. The way we buy, sell, work, and even socialize has been transformed by innovative individuals and companies that have brought us products and services we never knew we needed but now can’t live without.

There are many different ways to innovate. Not every successful company will invent an iPad or start Amazon. Some will simply develop an app for the iPad or use Amazon to sell vintage clothing or designer dog collars. In fact, not every successful innovation has to be trendy or cool. And ...

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