Quote by Royal Little

Never let an inventor run a company. You can never get him to stop tinkering and bring something to market.

Never let an inventor run a company. You can never get him t

Summary

This quote suggests that inventors tend to be so focused on constantly refining and improving their creations that they struggle to effectively run a business. The inventor's desire for continuous tinkering hinders their ability to bring products or ideas to the market in a timely manner. This may imply that inventors are more suitable for the creative side of innovation rather than managing the practical aspects of running a successful company.

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By Royal Little

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