"Be An Innovator, Not An Imitator": The Non-Negotiable Principle of Product Development

In order to be successful in product development, you must be an innovator, not an imitator.

A Good Plan Violently Executed Now Is Better Than A Perfect Plan Next Week

Attributed to Steve Blank, this quote is often used in the startup world to encourage teams to move quickly and not get bogged down in planning.

What is the Calculus of Innovation? The Calculus of Innovation is Really Quite Simple: Knowledge Drives Innovation, Innovation Drives Productivity, Productivity Drives Economic Growth

What is the Calculus of Innovation? The Calculus of Innovation is Really Quite Simple: Knowledge Drives Innovation, Innovation Drives Productivity, Productivity Drives Ec

The Value of an Idea Lies in the Using of It

An idea is the seed of a dream. A dream that, when nurtured and cultivated, can grow into something beautiful. But the value of an idea lies not in its conception, but in

Innovation Is Taking Two Things That Exist and Putting Them Together In a New Way

Innovation Is Taking Two Things That Exist and Putting Them Together In a New Way

The Stone Age Didn't End Because They Ran Out of Stones

The Stone Age didn't end because of a lack of resources; it ended because of a change in mindset.

Being a Great Entrepreneur Meaning Finding the Path Through the Fog, Confusion, and Myriad of Choices

Steve Blank, a successful serial entrepreneur, says that the key to being a great entrepreneur is finding the path through the fog, confusion, and myriad of choices.

Be Stubborn on Vision, But Flexible on Details

While Bezos has always been clear about his long-term goals for Amazon, he has also been willing to experiment and take risks in order to achieve them.

They did not know it was impossible, so they did it.

There is a lot of truth in Mark Twain's quote. When people are told something is impossible, it only makes them more determined to do it.

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building on the new

The Riskiest Thing We Can Do is just Maintain the Status Quo

The next time someone starts listing all the reasons an idea won't work or can't happen, ask them to give three reasons it can

The key to innovation is combining old ideas in new ways

This is something that Nikola Tesla understood well. His patents webbed together ideas that had never been connected before.

The best way to predict the future is to create it

The quotation underscores the importance of taking an active role in shaping the future.

The beginnings of all great things are small

Product development is often a slow and arduous process, but it is essential for any business looking to bring new products to market.

Sleep Eat Innovate

No amount of hard work will compensate for a silly idea

Sometimes the silly ideas are the winners.

New ideas need audiences like flowers need bees. No matter how bright and colourful, they will die unless others work to spread them.

Just because there is a gap in the market, doesn't mean there is a market in the gap

The idea behind this quote is that just because there's a gap in the market, doesn't mean there will be demand for your product or service.

Innovation: seeing what everybody has seen thinking what nobody has thought

By thinking what nobody has thought, you are able to create something different; something that gives birth to an idea or solution which nobody previously considered.

Innovation is change that unlocks new value

Innovation distinguishes between a Leader and a Follower

Leaders are usually the ones who come up with new ideas. Follower businesses base their success on what others do and create.

Innovation Comes From Saying No To 1000 things

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, it is more important than ever to stay innovative and ahead of the curve.

Innovate or Die

Innovate Big or Go Home

If you've always done it that way it is probably wrong

If you've always done it that way it is probably wrong

If you're looking for a sign to innovate, this is it

If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.

Just like with product development, it's important to never give up and always think big in order to create something truly amazing.

If you put fences around people, you get sheep. Give people the room they need.

The quotation means that if you restrict people's freedom, they will not be able to think or be creative.

If you always do what you've always done you'll always get what you've always got

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got

Execution Pays Your Salary. Innovation Pays Your Pension

Innovation is important for companies because it is what separates them from their competition.

Dream big. Start small. But most of all... Start

Don't be afraid to take big steps when one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps

Disrupt or Be Disrupted

Innovation isn't just about coming up with new ideas; it's about being able to put those ideas into action.

Confidence inspires, arrogance destroys

Change is about Interrupting The Habits and Patterns that no longer serve

At the heart of every product person, there's a desire to make someone's life easier or simpler. If we listen to the customer and give them what they need, they'll reciprocate with love and loyalty to your brand.

Ask Silly Questions

Innovation often starts with asking silly questions. Why can't we fly? Why can't we breathe underwater?

Appreciate when things go awry. It makes for a better story to share later.

All our knowledge has it's origins in our perceptions

When it comes to product development, it's important to have a clear vision and understanding of what you want to create.

A ship is safe in harbour, but that's not what ships are for.

The quotation above aptly sums up the reason why businesses outsource their product development projects to Innovolo.