We Owe Many of Our Modern Conveniences to Innovative Inventors and Petrochemicals

Monday Morning Radio

Peter H. Spitz is an MIT-trained chemical engineer and renowned petrochemical industry expert with seven patents. He is also an author and entrepreneur, having started a company that grew to $20 million in annual sales before being acquired by IBM.

This past June, Peter published his most recent book, Reflecting on History: How The Industrial Revolution Created Our Way of Life.

When we turn on a television, use a computer, heat dinner in a microwave oven, open a refrigerator, drive a car, or take an antibiotic, Peter explains that we are utilizing technologies with roots dating back to the Industrial Revolution in England 300 years ago.

Peter wasn’t around back then, but with a razor-sharp mind at 98 years of age, he has plenty of actionable insights to share on what makes for successful inventions and how to build and run a successful business.

​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Peter H. Spitz, Author Posted: October 14, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:08 Episode: 13.18

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