Epic Disruptions

A kaleidoscopic look at how ten disruptive innovations—including the iPhone, transistor, disposal diapers, and Julia Child's The Art of French Cooking—reshaped industries and societies, propelling humanity into new frontiers.- Real Stories Behind World-Changing Ideas: Filled with fascinating characters behind innovations we take for granted—from the rebellious chef who revolutionized American home cooking to the unlikely inventors who transformed daily life with disposable diapers and drive-through dining.- Perspective on the Future: Understanding how innovations really spread helps make sense of today's rapid changes, from AI to renewable energy, giving readers valuable context for the transformations reshaping their lives and careers.- Conversation-Starting Insights: Filled with surprising facts and memorable stories, the book provides readers with fascinating examples and insights they'll want to share—perfect for anyone who loves learning how things really happened and why they matter.- Insights into Innovation's DNA: The author uncovers the repeatable patterns behind history's greatest breakthroughs, revealing practical insights they can apply to spot and drive innovation in their own industries. Audience: Innovation nerds and general business readers who like to read behind-the-scenes stories of inventions and creative breakthroughs.

Scott D. Anthony is a clinical professor of strategy at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where his research and teaching focus on the adaptive challenges of disruptive change. He previously spent more than twenty years at Innosight, a growth strategy consultancy founded by Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen. Thinkers50 named Anthony the world's ninth most influential management thinker in 2023 and named him the world's leading innovative thinker in 2017.