The “Joy” of Innovation: What We Can Learn from the Story of Serial Innovator and Entrepreneur Joy Mangano

The “Joy” of Innovation: What We Can Learn from the Story of Serial Innovator and Entrepreneur Joy Mangano

Joy Mangano is a famous inventor, with over a hundred patents to her name. Her life story is a testament to the fact that successful entrepreneurs are not only born, but can also be made. Mangano is the founder of Ingenious Designs LLC, which she sold to HSN in 1999, and her products, such as the Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers, have benefited millions of people worldwide. The story of her rags-to-riches life, though not completely accurate on film, reveals several innovation lessons that entrepreneurs can learn from, including a need to be first to market, the power of the inventor's personality and self-promotion, and the importance of constantly innovating.

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