"Cutting the Cord recognizes that innovation has always been about both standing on others’ shoulders and collaboration. Throughout tech, we all stand on Marty’s shoulders just as he stood on Marconi’s.” —Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft
“If you are looking for a story of daring innovation and its challenges, this is a book for you.” —Vint Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google
“Marty Cooper is the father of the cell phone and our lives have been changed and saved because of this unshackling from our cords. How Marty got us there is an important and compelling story.” —Gary Shapiro, Chairman Consumer Technology Association & CES
“A fun, fascinating and intimately personal look into the gripping story of one of the most consequential inventions in human history: the cell phone. This book reveals how Marty Cooper turned his audacious dream into a reality for all of us. Cutting the Cord is a must-read for anyone who has used a cell phone, is interested in how to lead with humility and humor, or if you just want a fun and interesting book to relish!” —Rob McDowell, Former FCC Commissioner
“For three decades, Marty Cooper was at the center of innovation in portable, wireless technology at Motorola, where I had the distinct pleasure of working with him. Then he spent another 30 years commercializing wireless technology through a number of entrepreneurial ventures. Marty knows how wireless innovations have developed—and where they’re going.” —George M. C. Fisher, former CEO of Motorola and Eastman Kodak
“Lessons on how to be innovative, managing innovation, failing at innovation and inspiring others to be innovative; this book has it all because Marty Cooper has done it all! A treasure trove of insights for anyone who dreams about the future and how to create it.” —Marshall Goldsmith, #1 Leadership Thinker and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940177350134 |
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Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
Publication date: | 04/06/2021 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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