GOOGLE GLASS: TYPES OF INNOVATION, THE ORIGIN OF INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEUR DEFINITION
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Google Glass; innovation; entrepreneurship; case study; research.Abstract
Google Glass is a prime example to learn how innovation is created and commercialized. More notably, learning from the making decision or acts of Google’s expert entrepreneurs is invaluable on the journey to become future entrepreneurs and innovators. Therefore, this article will discuss types of innovation matching Google Glass, entrepreneurial approaches to create Google Glass, and the definition of an entrepreneur. Note that every explanation will be based on the Google Glass case study and evidence from scientific research.
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