The search giant is 23 years old, it is mostly amazing but doesn’t say don’t be evil anymore

I have covered the ups and downs of Google a good many times for Business Unusual. It was the definitive disruptor to begin with but at only 23 it is now a massive global company with few that have not felt its effects although what its next 23 years will look like may not be as rosy.

I am not saying it is no longer disruptive, instead like most if not all very large companies it begins to disrupt itself. 

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Audio credit: Robert Sloan

The search giant is 23 years old, it is mostly amazing but doesn&rsquo;t say don&rsquo;t be evil anymore
I have covered the ups and downs of Google a good many times for Business Unusual. It was the definitive disruptor to begin with but at only 23 it is now a massive global company with few that have not felt its effects although what its next 23 years will look like may not be as rosy.
I am not saying it is no longer disruptive, instead like most if not all very large companies it begins to disrupt itself.&nbsp;
Image credit: <a href="https://www.123rf.com/stock-photo/google.html?sti=nhxnfj15smv7rn6xo7|&amp;mediapopup=90209104">bigtunaonline/123rf.com</a>
Audio credit: <a href="https://youtu.be/eUHBPuHS-7s">Robert Sloan</a>

The best disruptors are focused on customers, not products, they use technology rather than fear it, they create new opportunities often where regulations don't exist and they are backed by those with deep pockets and an appetite for risk.

Colin Cullis presents stories of Business Unusual - those people and companies driving the next industrial revolution. The associated articles and videos are available here

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The best disruptors are focused on customers, not products, they use technology rather than fear it, they create new opportunities often where regulations don't exist and they are backed by those with deep pockets and an appetite for risk.

Colin Cullis presents stories of Business Unusual - those people and companies driving the next industrial revolution. The associated articles and videos are available here

The best disruptors are focused on customers, not products, they use technology rather than fear it, they create new opportunities often where regulations don't exist and they are backed by those with deep pockets and an appetite for risk.
Colin Cullis presents stories of Business Unusual - those people and companies driving the next industrial revolution. <a href="http://www.capetalk.co.za/features/110/business-unusual">The associated articles and videos are available here</a>

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