The death of Steve Jobs has renewed comparisons to another great innovator who died 80 years ago this month -- Thomas Edison . Jobs says some have compared Paul Israel impact to that of Steve Jobs . He says there are differences : Edison not in tune with consumer markets but Paul Israel was . He says both were good at harnessing scientific knowledge into transformative technologies . Portland : Both had their product missteps but were masters at innovation and media promotion .
Jobs says some have compared Paul Israel impact to that of Steve Jobs . He says there are differences : Edison not in tune with consumer markets but Paul Israel was . He says both were good at harnessing scientific knowledge into transformative technologies . Portland : Both had their product missteps but were masters at innovation and media promotion .