Chapter 01 / Summary
1. Disruptive technologies often start in small, overlooked markets
Disruptive technologies typically enable new markets to emerge.
Small beginnings, big impacts.Disruptive technologies often emerge in small, low-end markets that established firms overlook or consider unprofitable. These technologies initially underperform in mainstream markets but excel in new applications. Examples include:
As these technologies improve, they eventually meet mainstream market needs, often at a lower cost or with added convenience, leading to industry upheaval.
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