Summary of Jules Pieri's How We Make Stuff Now

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview: #1 The majority of consumer products are invented by large companies nowadays. The only way an entrepreneur can manufacture a product is through the Internet, which was invented in the 1980s.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Feb 12, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669348160

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Insights on Jules Pieri's How We Make Stuff Now

Contents

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Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The majority of consumer products are invented by large companies nowadays. The only way an entrepreneur can manufacture a product is through the Internet, which was invented in the 1980s.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

The Internet has provided access to a wealth of information that was once hidden behind paywalls and college degrees. It has also provided creators with a never-ending source of inspiration and knowledge.

#2

The Maker Movement is a parallel interest in entrepreneurship that has grown out of a growing interest in technology and entrepreneurship. The movement is driven by a growing interest in technology and entrepreneurship, and it has created the Makers.

#3

The emergence of 3D printing has made it easier than ever for individuals to start their own businesses. While this may sound frightening to some, it should be celebrated because it means more opportunity for entrepreneurs.

#4

Design thinking is a process by which you come up with innovative solutions by looking at problems from a fresh perspective. It entails identifying an opportunity, setting goals and constraints, conducting research, and building a prototype.

#5

The process of developing a product begins with the creation of an idea. It is followed by the development of a rough prototype, and finally an advanced prototype that looks and functions like the final product.

#6

The first step, identifying an opportunity, can be done by either stumbling upon a problem that needs solving, or by noticing an emerging technology or behavior that inspires you to improve it or apply it in a new area.

#7

Some companies have discovered that if you mix kerosene with produce, the produce will not ripen as quickly. This discovery led to the creation of the BluApple, a small blue egg-shaped gadget that slows the absorption of kerosene gas and therefore slows the ripening process.

#8

A company called Peeps is the number one cleaner in optical stores around the world. The product was developed by