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If you’re waiting for the market to celebrate your biggest innovation, you’re waiting for the wrong outcome. In Greek mythology, Prometheus changed the course of civilization by stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity. Instead of being rewarded, he was punished for threatening the existing balance of power. In today’s episode, we explore why disruptive ideas often face resistance before they gain acceptance, and why founders should expect pushback when they challenge entrenched systems. The businesses that reshape industries rarely receive permission from the establishment—they succeed by creating value that the old guard cannot ignore.

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