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Small business, Stanley Kubrick, and the mother of invention

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Ryan Lambert
Word Count
922
Company Posts That Month
48
Language
English
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Summary

The text highlights the commonalities between entrepreneurship and filmmaking, particularly in terms of invention and problem-solving. It explores how entrepreneurs can draw inspiration from movie-making to develop innovative solutions for their businesses. The article uses two examples: the use of hyper-fast lenses developed by NASA to shoot a film without artificial light, and the creation of electronic spreadsheets by Dan Bricklin to automate calculations. These stories illustrate that sometimes existing solutions exist, but when they don't, entrepreneurs must build new ones. By adopting a director-like mindset, focusing on invention and problem-solving, entrepreneurs can overcome limits and achieve their goals.

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