Robert Noyce
An American physicist and entrepreneur who co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel Corporation, and is credited with the invention of the integrated circuit.
Most quoted
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like."
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"The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks."
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"Optimism is an essential ingredient for innovation. How else can the individual welcome change over security, adventure over staying in safe places?"
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All quotes by Robert Noyce (357)
We need to create an environment where people are not afraid to fail.
Don't just build a better mousetrap; build a better mouse.
The integrated circuit will make electronics ubiquitous.
We are in the business of creating possibilities.
You can't manage innovation; you can only manage the environment for innovation.
We need to think big, but start small.
The integrated circuit will change the world more profoundly than the printing press.
The most valuable asset we have is our people.
We're not just selling products; we're selling solutions.
The integrated circuit is a testament to the power of miniaturization.
If you're not making mistakes, you're not trying hard enough.
We need to be constantly reinventing ourselves.
Don't let perfection be the enemy of good.
The most important thing is to have a clear vision.
We need to empower our employees to take risks.
The integrated circuit will democratize access to computing power.
Innovation is not about doing new things; it's about doing old things in new ways.
The semiconductor industry is a testament to human ingenuity.
We need to be agile and adaptable.
The integrated circuit is a fundamental building block of the modern world.
Contemporaries of Robert Noyce
Other Inventions born within 50 years of Robert Noyce (1927–1990).