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Polaroid
Last discussed May 22, 2026
Former R&D powerhouse company known for instant cameras and photographic technology.
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Eric Ries · May 22, 2026
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Praised: R&D powerhouse with 1500 research scientists, admired by Steve Jobs
vs: Never invented another thing after firing the founder
"Polaroid used to be an R&D powerhouse. Had like 1500 research scientists on staff. Steve Jobs like loved that company, admired them so much. When Edwin Lamb was fired, he called it the dumbest thing he'd ever heard."
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