"A Case Study in Fear" uncovers how Kodak became a casualty of its own success. Host Taras Wayner explores how the photography giant went from democratizing photography to filing for bankruptcy, all because of one powerful emotion: fear. Discover how Kodak's executives buried their own revolutionary invention (the digital camera), denied the digital revolution, and clung to their film business until it was too late. This episode reveals how fear transformed a $31 billion innovation powerhouse into a cautionary tale of corporate collapse. From "Kodak moments" to missed opportunities, learn how fear can make smart leaders make catastrophically bad decisions—and how you can avoid the same fate.
Note: This episode features insights from former Kodak executives and the story of Steve Sasson, the inventor of the first digital camera, whose groundbreaking innovation was told to "go away" by his own company.
Popular Podcasts
Law & Order: Criminal Justice System - Season 1 & Season 2
Season Two Out Now! Law & Order: Criminal Justice System tells the real stories behind the landmark cases that have shaped how the most dangerous and influential criminals in America are prosecuted. In its second season, the series tackles the threat of terrorism in the United States. From the rise of extremist political groups in the 60s to domestic lone wolves in the modern day, we explore how organizations like the FBI and Joint Terrorism Take Force have evolved to fight back against a multitude of terrorist threats.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.