The Politics of Envy
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Sep 13, 2015 04:08PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Envy
"occurs when a person lacks another's superior quality, achievement, or possession and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it".[1]
http://www.inc.com/karl-and-bill/why-large-corporations-envy-you.html
Innovation defines the U.S. economy, and while Corporate America is not absent of innovation, small businesses define it. Small businesses produce 13 times more patents than larger firms. Furthermore, they are often closer to their customers and better understand their needs.
http://bigthink.com/wikimind/technology-is-for-sinners
I realize that some of these are a bit of a stretch. Yes, Uber is built to conserve energy and effort (sloth), but that’s generally a good thing. It would take way too much effort for people to walk or bike everywhere. In this case, one could argue that sloth is not a sin but a virtue — since laziness in transportation allows us to expend energy on more important things, like spending time with our families. Technology can be defined as anything we create that allows us to be slothful (by making our daily activities easier and faster). Therefore, one could make a compelling argument that technology inevitably leads to an increase in vice. The Luddites, I’m sure, would agree. I wouldn’t go that far, but I will say that every successful product makes sure to take advantage of our evolutionary urges for pleasure, in forms both good and bad. If you see an app soar to popularity, you can bet that lurking in the shadows is a Deadly Sin. But, as billions of smartphone users will tell you, being bad never felt so good.
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http://www.forbes.com/sites/geristengel/2015/06/24/a-business-vision-that-steve-jobs-would-envy/
As we approach adoption, monetization, and invariably a continuation of product promotion, no doubt we will see a trebling of the kind of yellow journalism, hyper-critical analysis, and misguided commentary, we have seen in the last month. A big plus for you and your shares, is this board. I expect the hub leaders to ably fill those voids and let the world see the true picture that PTI management will undoubtedbly be creating. Along with requisite updates.
Be vigilent, be aware, be wise.
Post CC, in which I do expect a firmer roadmap to development, and monetization concerns will no doubt be addressed. The possibility exists of something developmental occuring before as well, which as we all know, is a wait and see proposiition. For myself, priorities during the next two or three quarters should be for continued product development and progress, yes to monetization in many directions, and what will provide siginificant investment and exposure, the up listing. For those I will keep my own specifics off the board.
I have considered the merits of what conversations would occur in opposing boardrooms. In saying this, basically I am probably telling you nothing new. However, it should be mentioned. POET does stand to be to the entire industry what the iphone has become to Apple and the smartphone segment. Interesting to the outside observer.....many years ago Coca Cola had "the real thing" campaign. Behind the scenes the soft drink bottlers association griped and complained about the statement stating that it said that their products were not the real thing so therefore the campaign should be stopped. It was not. The competition had to create their own rebuttle campaign.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvZd4ld8Tt4
I say this because of the fact in the technology industry, this does go on. A fervent claim to one manufacturer is/or maybe a spurious one to another. The competition may not take the claims seriously or on the other end of the rainbow, may even file complaints to the FTC regarding allmanner of perceived unfair practices or standards. In POET's case, the claims are substantial enough to raise an eyebrow or two at the very least. No doubt until its a proven fact, there will be some guffaws and gulps in boardrooms across the whole industry. Raising questions like..."Why can't we do that ?"....or....."How do we get a piece of that ?". POET's in the drivers seat here. Even when its a proven fact (beyond all doubt ?)they will still get their detractors. So the message relayed in any medium will have to be strong and straight to garner as much credibility as possible. You want the public to say...."where can I get that !?!"....rather than...."why do I want that ?".
So, as we approach the remaining business days in September and the CC. We wait and watch for critical elements pre CC and then content and credibility in the CC. From there, we have a very busy two or three quarters. I won't list what, but rather state that its a full slate, with many questions to be answered and holes to be filled. The management team is no doubt very qualified. When you add to that the "Oracle Ajit", its a no lose propositon for us. Creativity in all things, in all methods, and in all executed directions is the necessity. I expect we will all be very surprised at the level of creativity shown by your management team. These creative nuances once revealed .....will make for an AHAH moment for us. The price per share malady will soon become a distant memory. The delays in timelines, and developments, and constant secrecy, will slowly dissapear like a London fog. The line up of larger than life names wanting involvement will take care of that, the share price, and the global reception, in spades.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34016663
Management knows what it has, give them the space and time to develop, display and distribute it.
All the best to you all out there, its been fun.