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If you could go anywhere in the world and meet with any geek, executive, or company, who would it be?
That’s the question posted by the Scobelizer, in relation to the recent meta-flap over the launch of Cuil over the last few days. So here’s my answer:
Microsoft, and their product family leaders.
I would love to understand the inner workings of the monolith - how MS can continue to be ridiculously profitable on core products whose demise has been forecast as long as they have existed, and how MS can miss the mark so often on forays outside of their core - i.e.: WinMo vs. iphone, Live vs. Google, Origami, etc. How does the xBox division differ organizationally from the rest of the company such that they’re able to deliver market-leading products?
Perhaps its boring that I’m not really interested in the latest startup, but I’d take GM over Tesla for an interview any day too. What about you?
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Dude, way too many. GE, Coca-Cola, GM, Apple (Steve Jobs), Dell…
Sure, the latest start ups are great, but those who’ve been around for decades and are able to still reinvent themselves - that takes skill!
Thanks for stopping by Gino! I have to agree - companies with history provide really interesting fodder - particularly those that are under pressure like the microsofts, or as you note, GM’s of the world.