Russell McGuire

Revolutionary Laws

Before I continue on to the Mobility Revolution, I want to pause and reflect on the so-called “laws” associated with technology revolutions. These observable phenomenon reflect the forces driving each revolution forward. These forces, combined with the new capabilities enabled by new technologies, make the ultimate outcome of each revolution almost inevitable.

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My Early Experiences with the Internet Revolution

It’s amazing to look back on a decade where I went from a college student excited to chat about the latest music news on “this Internet thing” to being an early Internet entrepreneur helping redefine how business gets done across industries, and at the same time, the Internet went from a sleepy, geeky network used by scholars and scientists for academic research to a technology fundamentally redefining society and commerce.

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The Internet Revolution

The year 1995 was a critical tipping point for public awareness and adoption of the Internet. In March, Yahoo was incorporated. In July, Amazon’s online store opened. In August, eBay held their first online auction. Also in August, Netscape’s initial public offering (IPO) of stock exceeded all expectations, capturing everyone’s attention and inspiring the launch of thousands of start-ups.

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My Early Experiences with the Microprocessor Revolution

In the first few years of my career, I’d already been blessed with the opportunity to write software for mission critical systems in the defense, nuclear power, and telecommunications industries. I’d had the opportunity to learn from a diversity of seasoned professionals. And I’d had the chance to play a hands-on (but minor) role in microprocessors transforming three industries.

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