Rokon Zaman, Author at THE WAVES

Industrial Revolutions

Industrial Revolutions: Waves of Creative Destruction and Transformation

The Industrial Revolutions refer to a transformative period in human history characterized by technological breakthroughs, economic upheavals, and profound societal changes. It’s the outcome of the episodic evolution of products.…

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Beyond Technology Competence: Why Technology Competence Alone Falls Short in Wealth Creation

There exists a widespread belief among economists, STEM experts, and policymakers that technology competence is the key to creating economic value. This perception has driven significant investments in education and…

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Doom Loop for Recreation: Flywheel to reinvention to thrive beyond the peak of performance

The dynamic nature of technological Innovation poses a paradox: the success of achieving Breakthrough performance through incremental progression often sows the seeds of complacency. This state creates vulnerability to Creative…

Building innovation Flywheel Effect: Unlocking Value through Cumulative Incremental Advances

Innovation success in High-tech industries often hinges on building momentum—a process akin to creating a flywheel effect. The building innovation flywheel effect is a concept that underscores the cumulative impact…

Breaking Barriers in Innovation: Key for Followers to Establish Market Leadership

In the dynamic landscape of Innovation and competition, followers often find themselves at a disadvantage compared to early entrants who initially establish market dominance. Hence, what it takes for the…

Imperfect Markets in High-Tech Industries: Monopoly by Design

The High-tech market is often seen as a driver of Innovation, quality improvement, and cost reduction through relentless competition. However, these very dynamics create a paradox: the high-tech industry inherently…

Decoding Innovation Success: Early Entry Versus Follower Strategies in Innovation

Should you be an early entrant or a follower to profit from Innovation? The answer of this question demands decoding innovation success. The decision to enter a market early or…

Balanced Portfolio of Products: Necessity and Strategic Justifications

In a world driven by technological Innovation, firms are continuously faced with the challenge of managing a balanced portfolio of products. This strategic necessity arises from the dynamic interplay between…

Chasm in High-Tech Innovation Diffusion: Beyond Marketing for Crossing the Chasm

The journey of High-tech Innovation diffusion is often marked by a critical gap, commonly referred to as the chasm, which separates early adopters from the mainstream market. This phenomenon highlights…

Progressive Technology Adoption: Synchronizing Technological Progress and Market Opportunities

The journey of any technology Innovation is one of evolution, starting from crude infancy to widespread adoption by various customer segments. The perceived value of technology increases as advancements improve…

Crossing Startup Death Valley: Bridging the Possibility Gap in Emerging Technologies

Technological Innovation often originates from primitive forms that lack immediate commercial value, raising the issue of crossing startup death valley. From the gramophone to digital cameras, computers, mobile phones, and…

R&D Risk Mitigation through Progressive Rollout: Unlocking Value from Increasingly Complex Technology Possibilities

Progressive rollout is an essential strategy for deriving economic value from emerging or pacing technologies through R&D risk mitigation. This management approach involves incrementally applying technological advances to progressively larger…

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