Just the other day, my Grandpa sent me an amusing email. (Note that this is not a verifiable source, but still funny regardless) It stated that in 1954 a group of scientists were asked to create a prediction for the home computer of 2004. This is what they came up with:
Technology has developed at such a pace it seems impossible to predict the next technology wave of the future. However this article in McLean’s Business Blog suggests that Steve Jobs had discussed products such as the iPad and iTunes at a conference in 1983, just years after the first home desktop computer was created. This was the technology at the time:
This fact amazed me for a number of reasons. First was that Steve Jobs was so innovative and way ahead of his time. Second, he had the follow through to make his dream of these products come true, even if it took 20 years of work. The last few classes we have been discussing entrepreneurship and what it takes to be an entrepreneur. I think this is a perfect example of the combination of creativity, vision handwork and determination required to be a successful entrepreneur.