Building a BusinessInventions
Post-it Notes Were a Failed Glue
A weak adhesive became a bestseller
A chemist set out to make a super-strong glue and made one that barely stuck. How did that flop end up on every desk?
You'll find out
- What the weak glue was good for
- Why it sat unused for years
- The free giveaway that saved it
Why it matters
Some of the best products start as failures. The money came when a useless thing met the right problem.
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