December 2010
1 post
Is pivoting natural selection or intelligent...
Pivoting is not particular to tech startups. Many of the largest companies we know today have done it throughout the years to adapt to new times or even to survive. The list surprises lots of people:
Berkshire Hathaway: Textiles → Private equity
BMW: Aircraft engines → Vehicles
IBM: Office machinery → Computers → IT Consulting
Nintendo: Playing cards → Video games
Nokia: Rubber boots → Cell...