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- "Accidents Led to Innovation," Clip from Interview with Steve Wozniak, August 18, 2008 - American computer engineer Stephen Wozniak co-founded Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) with Steve Jobs in 1976. Wozniak's inventions and machines--he created the Apple 1 and Apple II computers--contributed greatly to the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 80s. In 2008, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Wozniak at the Computer History Museum in California as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.
- August 18, 2008
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"Accidents Led to Innovation," Clip from Interview with Steve Wozniak, August 18, 2008
American computer engineer Stephen Wozniak co-founded Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) with Steve Jobs in 1976. Wozniak's inventions and machines--he created the Apple 1 and Apple II computers--contributed greatly to the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 80s. In 2008, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed Wozniak at the Computer History Museum in California as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.
- "Competition in Racecar Design," Clip from Interview with Dan Gurney, August 20, 2008 - Dan Gurney built one of the most versatile and successful careers in racing. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His achievements as a designer, builder, and team owner with his All American Racers continue to influence the sport. The Henry Ford interviewed Gurney at his AAR facility in 2008.
- August 20, 2008
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"Competition in Racecar Design," Clip from Interview with Dan Gurney, August 20, 2008
Dan Gurney built one of the most versatile and successful careers in racing. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His achievements as a designer, builder, and team owner with his All American Racers continue to influence the sport. The Henry Ford interviewed Gurney at his AAR facility in 2008.
- "Higher Education" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019 - Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- November 13, 2019
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"Higher Education" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019
Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- "Creating Menlo Innovations" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019 - Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- November 13, 2019
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"Creating Menlo Innovations" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019
Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- "Make Sure He Goes To College" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019 - Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- November 13, 2019
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"Make Sure He Goes To College" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019
Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- "Collaboration in the Classroom" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019 - Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- November 13, 2019
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"Collaboration in the Classroom" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019
Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- "A Builders Instinct" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019 - Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- November 13, 2019
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"A Builders Instinct" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019
Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- "A Future For Me" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019 - Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- November 13, 2019
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"A Future For Me" Clip from Interview with Richard Sheridan, November 13, 2019
Richard Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Menlo Innovations, was the Fall 2019 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Sheridan describes how his career experiences influenced the founding of his software company, where he embraces a unique approach to the office environment, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging joy in the workplace.
- Menlo Park Laboratory, Original Site, Edison, New Jersey, 1876-1883 -
- 1876-1883
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Menlo Park Laboratory, Original Site, Edison, New Jersey, 1876-1883
- "Thinking Cockpits (They Think of You. They Think for You.)" Ford Motor Company Advertising Proof, 1967 - The 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 wasn't quite the marvel of artificial intelligence that this ad suggested. But the "Convenience Control Panel," with lights that warned the driver about low fuel, open doors and unbuckled seat belts, <em>was</em> a smart idea. Options shown here included the SelectShift transmission -- which could be operated automatically or manually -- and the 8-track-tape stereo system.
- 1967
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"Thinking Cockpits (They Think of You. They Think for You.)" Ford Motor Company Advertising Proof, 1967
The 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 wasn't quite the marvel of artificial intelligence that this ad suggested. But the "Convenience Control Panel," with lights that warned the driver about low fuel, open doors and unbuckled seat belts, was a smart idea. Options shown here included the SelectShift transmission -- which could be operated automatically or manually -- and the 8-track-tape stereo system.