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Michael Skok

04/01/23

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Steve Jobs had a vision for the iPad that led to a platform allowing developers to create applications, which ultimately drove its success.

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Value Props: Create a Product People Will Actually Buy

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Value Props: Create a Product People Will Actually Buy

04/01/23

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