The Conant Code brings history’s most surprising stories to life, blending unexpected twists with modern-day lessons in business, life, and strategy—all in quick, punchy episodes. Written and produced by Paul Conant, each story unravels like a mystery, building suspense and ending with a twist that’ll leave you rethinking what you thought you knew.
From billion-dollar ideas born out of scandal to the untold origins of everyday traditions, The Conant Code is your go-to for sharp, thought-provoking stories with takeaways you won’t forget.
Curious? Tune in and discover your next big insight.
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The Conant Code brings history’s most surprising stories to life, blending unexpected twists with modern-day lessons in business, life, and strategy—all in quick, punchy episodes. Written and produced by Paul Conant, each story unravels like a mystery, building suspense and ending with a twist that’ll leave you rethinking what you thought you knew.
From billion-dollar ideas born out of scandal to the untold origins of everyday traditions, The Conant Code is your go-to for sharp, thought-provoking stories with takeaways you won’t forget.
Curious? Tune in and discover your next big insight.
Welcome to the Conant Code, where ambition meets reality in bite-sized revelations. This episode transports you to the mid-1970s, an era when Kodak was not just a brand but the photography empire itself. From the heart of Kodak's success story emerges a young engineer, Stephen Sasson, who quietly redefines the future of photography with a prototype camera that operates without film.Imagine standing in a Kodak boardroom, awash with wind of change, holding the future of photography. Yet, fear prevails over innovation, caution over courage, and comfort over disruption. Kodak's leaders witness the revolution in Sasson’s hands but choose silence; a silence that echoes the doom of a dynasty married to current tapestries, blind to the approaching digital storm.As you trace Kodak's journey from dominance to downfall, unravel the intricacies of what went wrong—an internal battle where innovation was shelved and opportunity overlooked. Meanwhile, global rivals like Sony and Canon seized the whispers of change, advancing technology to the digital frontiers that Kodak hesitated to lead.Join us for this illuminating narrative that not only scrutinizes a corporate giant’s missteps but also compels you to reflect: what golden goose are you defending today? The Kodak saga teaches us the hard truth: when leadership becomes a custodian of bygone systems, innovation efforts die in the shadows. Remember, the disruption you ignore today is the tidal wave of tomorrow.Stay tuned for more insightful breakdowns, more strategies and more codes unveiled in our next episodes. Until then, keep questioning, keep innovating, and never settle in comfort.
The Conant Code
The Conant Code brings history’s most surprising stories to life, blending unexpected twists with modern-day lessons in business, life, and strategy—all in quick, punchy episodes. Written and produced by Paul Conant, each story unravels like a mystery, building suspense and ending with a twist that’ll leave you rethinking what you thought you knew.
From billion-dollar ideas born out of scandal to the untold origins of everyday traditions, The Conant Code is your go-to for sharp, thought-provoking stories with takeaways you won’t forget.
Curious? Tune in and discover your next big insight.
