> I assumed like many that Kodak had a bright future ahead because they had a world-renowned brand and excellent scientists and engineers. What many at the time didn't yet recognize was that there was no business model in digital cameras that would employ 100 thousand engineers, managers, factory workers, technicians, and staff. There were certainly no senior managers willing or able to sacrifice the golden goose of film to pursue something entirely different.

From "Ask HN: Insider history of the demise of Kodak?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12111597

> There were certainly no senior managers willing or able to sacrifice the golden goose of film to pursue something entirely different.

Bingo. Innovator’s Dilemma. You have to be willing to eat your own lunch because otherwise a competitor will eat your lunch.

Kodak was first with the consumer digital camera. It was marketed by Apple as the QuickTake but made by Kodak.