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The Experimenter Mindset

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Phil McKinney
Jan 16, 2025
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Why do some innovators bounce back stronger from every setback? 

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of a product demo that literally burst into flames in front of a potential investor – and how that spectacular failure led to three groundbreaking patents.

The key? Something called the experimenter mindset. It’s a powerful approach used by

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