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James Dyson

04/04/23

@ ainslie + ainslie Performance People

The car project was a significant disappointment, but it taught us valuable lessons and allowed us to redirect talented individuals into other areas of the business.

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Sir James Dyson + Jake Dyson: A Life of Failure + Success | Performance People

@ ainslie + ainslie Performance People

Sir James Dyson + Jake Dyson: A Life of Failure + Success | Performance People

04/04/23

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