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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights. Apple brilliantly mastered User Interface and product design to power the iPhone to dominance.

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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights. Apple brilliantly mastered User Interface and product design to power the iPhone to dominance.

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Google VP: Here's How to Get Bought By Us

mashable.com

One got added to the latter category Tuesday: design firm Cuban Council, which will be shipping off a portion of its team to help improve the look of Google+.). And maybe you heard of a tiny Linux-based mobile software designer Google bought in 2005, called Android Inc.? billion in April 2007. dMarc Broadcasting. DoubleClick.

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Measuring Incrementality: Controlled Experiments to the Rescue!

Occam's Razor

You need people with deep skills in Scientific Method , Design of Experiments , and Statistical Analysis. Bonus: Here's one of my favorite articles… all the way from 2007 but chock full of pithy valuable lessons for all of us regardless of our field: 41 Timeless Ways to Screw Up Direct Marketing.

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