Writing Homework Help
Similarities & Differences Between Theranos and General Magic Discussion
Instructions:
Need a 2-page essay. Watch the videos mentioned below (Theranos and General Magic) and answer the following questions for the essay:
How are these two stories similar and different?
What was the product strategy of each venture?
What were (or could have been) the critical technology elements/enablers of each?
How could your MBTI type and /or Keirsey temperament/intelligence have assisted you in avoiding being drawn into either/both of these ventures as investor, board member, product manager?
My types:
Jung test = ENFJ (Idealists (NF) Teacher (ENFJ)
Keirsey = Guardian (SJ) Protector (ISFJ)
MBTI References:
Myers-Briggs web site – http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/enfj
http://www.typelogic.com/enfj.html
Keirsey Site – https://keirsey.com/temperament/guardian-protector/
Video links:
General Magic: vimeo.com/406561184
Theranos:
youtube.com/watch?v=kG_F118ruOM Dropout Part 1 — 9 min
youtube.com/watch?v=MjWS8hQk188 Dropout Part 2 – 7.40 min
youtube.com/watch?v=bpBELR366c4 Dropout Part 3 — 7.50
youtube.com/watch?v=6uHPrnRiX_A Dropout Part 4 – 9.19
youtube.com/watch?v=87SWZ0Pna8k (Part 1 /2 Nightline) 11.49 min
youtube.com/watch?v=PvznWSEKoEE (Part 1 /2 Nightline) 5.21 min
youtube.com/watch?v=-0fUSvDuttY 4.52 min GMA clip