Insights from the Noah Kagan episode “Asking The Ethernet Billionaire If It Was Worth It”, published December 14, 2023.
Bob Metcalfe, the creator of Ethernet, argues that technical innovation is secondary to the ability to sell and commercialize a product. He reveals that his greatest professional growth occurred when he was forced out of the CEO role to lead sales, proving that building a business requires the humility to accept adult supervision and the discipline to master sales.
Topics: entrepreneurship, sales, leadership, innovation, silicon valley
