The North Star has always been the same, which for us, is about making insanely great products that really change the world in some way - enrich people's lives.
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I'd rather Apple cannibalize Apple than somebody else cannibalize Apple.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tim Cook expresses a preference for internal innovation over external competition.
This quote reflects Tim Cook's belief in the importance of continuous innovation within a company. By stating that he would prefer Apple to 'cannibalize' its own products through new developments rather than allow competitors to take away market share, he emphasizes the need for a company to evolve and adapt internally to meet customer needs and foster market growth sustainably.
Themes
InnovationCompetitionBusinessTechnologyStrategy
In practice
Example use cases
In a business conference discussing the future of technology.
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