Peter Spitz - Reflecting on History

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Peter H. Spitz immigrated tothe U.S. from Austria in 1939 and embarked on a long career in the energy andchemicals industry, with 7 of his own scientific patents. He was the founderand CEO of Chem Systems, Inc. and a frequent lecturer at MIT. Always passionateabout innovation, he became a scholar of our industrial past and has authorednumerous books and articles. His new book is Reflecting on History: Howthe Industrial Revolution Created Our Way of Life. Learn moreat: http://www.peterspitzbooks.com GUESTPHONE 914 806 5331 GUEST WEBSITE: http://www.peterspitzbooks.com SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-h-spitz-60b41315/ Please see segment idea below, including key messages,bio and sample questions. I have attached a pdf. of the book, author head shot,and jpeg book cover image. Let me know you received this and are all set. SegmentIdea: An Inventor and CEO reflects on world-changing inventions — and whatcomes next This segment isabout three inventions we take for granted — and what they say about futureinnovations — from the perspective of a seasoned engineer/inventor/CEO. Big idea: Every major, life-changing inventionstarts with a simple idea. From the railroad to the microwave to fertilizer,accidents and ingenuity played key roles. Why it matters: In this stage of rapid technologicaltransformation, it's easy to overlook the earlier inventions that changed ourworld. But their stories are filled with lessons for the future. Key messages: A seasoned CEO, inventor andinnovation expert sees amazing parallels between inventions from the firstIndustrial Revolution 300 years ago and today's era of rapid transformation.The inventions we take for granted include elements of chance, accident, andingenuity that should give us hope for what's next for our world. The author can also discuss: How the emergence of the railroads didn't start out as a transportation challenge at all. How a melted candy bar set the stage for one of the most ubiquitous appliances in our kitchen, the microwave. Why we can credit a German scientist for the crops that feed the world. How common accidents fueled these and other innovations in the Industrial Revolution. Why every invention represents three elements: opportunity, perseverance, and faith. Sample questions: What inspired you to write this book? As an experienced inventor and entrepreneur, how do you think the world of innovation and business development has changed over the past decades? As an inventor yourself, what about these inventions inspires you the most? Can you talk about some inventions that started out as accidents — was there an “ah ha” moment when a scientist realized the potential? Can you talk about any early women inventors — are their contributions overlooked? What lessons can the Industrial Revolution teach us about the challenges facing inventors today? Can you talk some of the milestone inventions of World War 2? How did different inventions enable countries to surpass each other, such as Britain overtaking India’s dominance in the textile industry? What advice do you have for young, aspiring inventors now? What do think is a common misunderstanding about what it takes to invent something and bring it to market? We live in a world of multinational corporations with giant research and development teams. How can a young, independent inventor compete? What should aspiring inventors study – what courses should they take in order to pursue an inventing career?