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Re: Tony Stark – Best Product Manager Ever?

Saeed Khan — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:09:35 -0000

I don't know if Tony is the best.

I mean, compare him to Lex Luthor. Now there's a genius. He's got a Green and Purple suit (http://en.dcdatabaseproject... that beats IronMan's Red and Yellow suit hands down.

He also became the President.

Yeah..I'd say Luther and LexCorp is the best technology-focused founder ever. :-)

Re: Tony Stark – Best Product Manager Ever?

TomGrantAtForrester — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:59:47 -0000

Or Dr. Strange will cast some planet-wide amnesia spell to restore the "secret" part of "secret identities." Or it was all Pam's dream, which we'll discover when she wakes up to see Bobby stepping out of the shower. (Sorry, different popular culture reference.)

Re: Tony Stark – Best Product Manager Ever?

Adam Bullied — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:57:46 -0000

LOL!

That's so true. But, I'd hire him just due to the cyclical nature of comic book stories. Since Stark started out as a hero, eventually the drinking and the lame behavior will cease and he will in fact be a hero.

Just like how Marvel realized de-masking Spider-man was a ginormous mistake and had Mephisto come in and right the whole thing. Pepper Potts will probably show-up, pat Tony on the back, tell him everything is OK and ask if she can pick-up his dry cleaning and get him an espresso.

Then all will be well again.

Re: Tony Stark – Best Product Manager Ever?

TomGrantAtForrester — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:33:50 -0000

In the comics, Tony Stark has some definite character defects that might affect his employability. First and foremost, he's a recovering alcoholic who fell off the wagon in a big, messy, dangerous way at least once. Second, he helped spark a civil war among super-heroes that ended badly. How could you hire someone responsible for the death of Captain America?

Re: Tony Stark – Best Product Manager Ever?

Adam Bullied — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:55:09 -0000

I even updated the post -- and yes, I love being a fanboy. But that still doesn't mean I like Tony Stark / Iron Man in the current Marvel timelines. They really turned him in to an ass during and after Civil War.

Re: Tony Stark – Best Product Manager Ever?

Adam Bullied — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:50:19 -0000

Bob - I totally agree with you! I think I got a little eager to write about a post about Iron Man and include a picture from the flick that I overlooked those obvious, and all too true, points.

When I talk about obsessing, what I'm really trying to say is sticking to a single point or focus and not deviating, but executing to the best of the organizations ability. Obsessions can get dangerous, I agree - nor are they healthy.

Re: Tony Stark – Best Product Manager Ever?

bobcorrigan — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:44:43 -0000

Adam, as much as it pains me to disagree, I'd argue he is the best technology-focused founder ever, not the best PM.

1. He has control over budgets - PMs don't.
2. He can take the company in a wacky new direction without approval - PMs can't.
3. He can create and implement new technologies on his own - PMs shouldn't.

All that being said, I'm a huge Iron Man / Tony Stark / Robert Downey Jr. fan, and I'll agree that his passion for excellence is a wonderful trait. It's when passion turns into obsession that I worry, because obsession isn't reasonable.

Ain't it great being a fanboy? Wowzers.

Re: Tony Stark – Best Product Manager Ever?

muhibbuddin — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:14:52 -0000

heehhee, when i read this post i'm just laughing at my self, me. who dreaming has a celebrity blog, that can beat google with my finger. lol.