Innovation has nothing to do with how many R & D dollars you have. When Apple came up with the Mac, IBM was spending at least 100 times more on R & D. It's not about money. It's about the people you have, how you're led, and how much you get it.
Interpretation
Innovation is driven by people and leadership, not just financial investment in research and development.
Steve Jobs emphasizes that the essence of innovation lies in the creativity and capability of the people involved, as well as the quality of leadership guiding them. He argues that substantial financial resources for research and development do not guarantee innovative breakthroughs; rather, it is the synergy of talented individuals and effective direction that leads to true advancements.
In practice
This quote can be used in a business meeting to inspire teams to focus on creativity over budget constraints.
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Innovation has nothing to do with how many R&D dollars you have. When Apple came up with the Mac, IBM was spending at least 100 times more on R&D. It's not about money. It's about the people you have, how you're led, and how much you get it.
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