How cutting edge technology saved AT&T with a competitive advantage (and what that means in the age of Gen AI)

The telephone almost failed, and one stubborn manager is the reason it didn’t. Discover how Theodore Vail turned chaos into strategy, replacing lawyers with engineers and inventing a culture that lasted decades. This episode jumps from Victorian physics labs to courtroom battles, monopoly drama, and a tiny invention that changed everything. Find out more about the Visionaries, Rebels and Machines:BUY THE BOOK HEREListen to more episodes of the podcast here.Download sample chapters here.Ask Jamie questions here. Learn more about our people:Jamie Dobson: LinkedInJoin Jamie’s Substack  If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on our YouTube Channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.