Grace Hopper

Principles are our summary of their public statements.

• Scale through parallel efforts

  Productivity

  When a task is too big for one unit, do not just try to build a bigger unit; use multiple units working together in parallel.

  Supporting quotes

  • “We need to define the problem instead of the procedures.”

    “I had a running compiler and nobody would touch it. ... they carefully told me, computers could only do arithmetic; they could not do programs.”

    “I've always been more interested in the future than in the past.”

• Simplify for the User

  Product

  Technology should be designed to speak the user's language, such as using English words instead of complex symbols, to make it accessible to non-experts.

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• Build a Lasting Legacy Through Education

  Leadership

  A leader's influence is extended by establishing scholarships and educational institutions that empower the next generation in their field.

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• Embrace Symbolic Representation for Brand

  Brand

  Using historical figures as names for high-performance products can instill a sense of pioneering spirit and technical excellence.

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