CEO of Google – “Don’t Bet Against the Internet”
A very interesting article from Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google. He is writing in the Economist, looking ahead to what 2007 will bring. He talks about how the Internet is greatly extending the reach of the individual, bringing unprecedented freedoms and opportunities. For example…
“But what’s surprising is that so many companies are still betting against the net, trying to solve today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions. The past few years have taught us that business models based on controlling consumers or content don’t work. Betting against the net is foolish because you’re betting against human ingenuity and creativity.”