IBM 1943

Many groundbreaking inventions were once sacked by investors in an initial phase, clients or other crucial stakeholders. Also people and companies that are known as very successful sometimes missed the mark. In the coming period we will post a quote weekly to illustrate this position.

Quote #2: I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.’
Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM, 1943

So do not be discouraged if your new idea or invention is not immediately received with open arms by decision-makers and “experts”.

Making mistakes is human…