“When Thomas and John Knoll launched Photoshop 1.0 in 1990, the software couldn't even handle color images. But their offerings got the startup noticed by Apple and Adobe, both of whom became key to the fledgling company's later success.”

Jay Samit is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author. He’s best known for guiding tech startups to success as an early investor and advisor, and for writing practical books on innovation and leadership. His work bridges business strategy with accessible insights for founders and executives.