[mlchild]

I think the key dichotomy here is between creating a successful product at the core of a company and creating a successful system that is able to repeatedly generate, select, and distribute products that fill market needs. Disney, 3M, and Apple are all great examples of "blockbuster factories" that are able to repeatedly innovate into the next field of play.

[daslee1969]

great point. better said than my articulation of continuing to innovate through tech cycles.

[mlchild]

Thanks! Great piece, by the way — my goal is to be a successful starter and builder. And I agree that many seem to focus only on the former.