Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership From Java To Jurassic Park
分類: 图书,进口原版,Biographies & Memoirs(传记与自传),
品牌: Leonard BrodyWendy CukierKen GrantMatt HollandCatherine MiddletonDenise Shortt
基本信息出版社:Wiley; 1 (2003年3月10日)平装:256页正文语种:英语ISBN:0470832029条形码:9780470832028商品尺寸:22.2 x 16.2 x 1.4 cm商品重量:454 gASIN:0470832029商品描述内容简介From developing Java and the Blackberry to defining the specifications for XML, Canadians have blazed trails in the world's most innovative companies. Canadians have also risen to the top of the largest technology firms, providing a CEO for Yahoo!, Jeff Mallet, and eBay's first president, Jeff Skoll.This sets the stage forInnovation Nation, a new book designed to cut through traditional Canadian modesty and provide a window into the fibre, minds and makeup of over thirty Canadians whom the world needs to know. Demonstrating innovative thinking and entrepreneurial drive, these Canadians show themselves to be the leaders of today and tomorrow.Through these profiles, readers will also come to understand how Canada as a nation helped shaped the thinking of these businesses. With strong qualities, Canada has the infrastructure necessary to continue fostering such leadership and emerge as the world's Innovation Nation.专业书评"At Red Herring, we are always interested in writing about nations that are doing extraordinary things when it comes to technology. In this respect, there is no doubt that Canada belongs on the podium with the world's best. When I heard the Canadian story I was overwhelmed at how such a fantastic secret had been kept quiet for so long. This book shows Americans that our friends north of the border are extremely valuable partners, and to some extent, mentors."
— Anthony B. Perkins, Editor-in-Chief, Red Herring"Canada needs more books like this...hell, America needs more books like this!"
— Mark Pawlosky, Editor-in-Chief, MSN MoneyTechnology is the future and innovation is the path that will take us there
From Victoria to St. John's and even in other countries, Canadian technology innovators are creating their own history.Innovation Nationchronicles the fascinating journeys these unique and important people have undertaken-journeys that have redefined the business landscape and helped Canada emerge as a leader in the global technology sector. Entertaining, surprising, and insightful these 30 in-depth profiles reveal the qualities that make up the core of a true entrepreneur.Look inside to learn
o Which Canadian company became a "15-year overnight success"
o What was invented by "a pretty serious geek" from Calgary
o How an introvert became a biotech CEO
o Who became a millionaire because they liked to play
o Who "started big" using the competitive advantages of Newfoundland"Like a highly effective prizefighter, Canada is beginning to punch well above its weight when it comes to technological innovation."