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Edge22 Aug 2025
The Dilemma That Brought Down Kodak
Kodak helped invent digital photography but failed to embrace it. How the innovator's dilemma turned an icon into its own most famous casualty.
Kasper Karlsson
Product ManagerExperience
Kasper has been at Quartr since 2022, starting in content and growth before moving into product. Along the way he was involved in building the Edge newsletter, growing Quartr's social presence, and working on how the company tells its story to the world. He now works as a Product Manager focused on quartr.com and growth. His writing tends to sit at the intersection of business history, investing, and the occasional investor who deserves a profile.
Kasper has been at Quartr since 2022, starting in content and growth before moving into product. Along the way he was involved in building the Edge newsletter, growing Quartr's social presence, and working on how the company tells its story to the world. He now works as a Product Manager focused on quartr.com and growth. His writing tends to sit at the intersection of business history, investing, and the occasional investor who deserves a profile.
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Company Research25 May 2024
EQT: From Nordic Roots to Global Dominance
EQT's growth from a Nordic-focused firm to a global investment leader highlights its commitment to responsible ownership, innovative strategies, and sustainability.
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Explore Burberry's journey from a small outfitter to a global luxury fashion icon under Daniel Lee's creative vision.
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Business Philosophy7 May 2024
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Dive into the enchanting world of high-end allure, where the art of exclusivity shapes desire, turning luxury into an emblem of unique prestige.
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Mark Leonard: The Mysterious Brain Behind Constellation Software
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