There's a fundamental difference between an innovator and an inventor, writes digital entrepreneur Tom Grasty in a great column over at MediaShift Idea Lab.
Invention is the "creation of a product or introduction of a process for the first time." Thomas Edison was an inventor.
Innovation happens when someone "improves on or makes a significant contribution" to something that has already been invented. Steve Jobs was an innovator.
To read the full, original article click on this link: This Is The Difference Between 'Invention' And 'Innovation'
