Otto’s ozoniser and the value of nurturing inventors

Otto’s Ozoniser and the Value of Nurturing Inventors

Marius-Paul Otto (1870-1939) used his entrepreneurial spirit to innovate and create.

Entrepreneurs are often portrayed as heroes, but economist Marianna Mazzuccato's work, The Entrepreneurial State, reveals that tech innovation relies on decades-long government funding.

Those who later mash up fundamentals into new products are wont to forget this intellectual cradle, especially when the delicate subject of taxation is raised.

Universities face a dilemma in supporting entrepreneurial students and academics while navigating ownership of intellectual property.

The career of Marius-Paul Otto, a compulsive innovator, raises questions about the role of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Author's summary: Marius-Paul Otto's story highlights the importance of nurturing inventors.

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