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Amidst the golden age of technology innovation, even the most exciting product launches can go a bit haywire, as seen with the Tesla "We Robot" event, which turned a few heads—but not quite in the way they intended. Avoiding your own 'We Robot' moment...

Amidst the golden age of technology innovation, even the most exciting product launches can go a bit haywire, as seen with the Tesla "We Robot" event, which turned a few heads—but not quite in the way they intended. Avoiding your own 'We Robot' moment requires more than just printing some t-shirts, pulling an all-nighter, and hoping for the best before more than 2.5 million people log onto your streaming feeds. I believe the brand deserved far more preparation and attention to detail. With lessons gleaned from Tesla's ambitious yet rocky introductions, this guide is here to help you navigate the thrilling yet treacherous waters of product launches. We'll explore how leveraging the setting of realistic expectations, effective communication, and robust preparation can transform market naysayers into feverish ambassadors– giving your futurecast visions the best chance of becoming the exciting reality that they promise to be! #Lessons #Futurecasting #Adaptitude

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The Impact of Design Maturity on Brand Authenticity

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