Kodak didn’t just miss the digital revolution they invented it. In 1975, a Kodak engineer created the first digital camera, yet the company filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Why?

This The Case HQ case study explores the “Digital Paradox” and “The Innovator’s Dilemma.” We break down how Kodak, Blockbuster, and Nokia all fell into the same trap: refusing to disrupt their own successful business models. Learn the critical strategy lessons on why hardware-first companies fail to adapt to software-led shifts.

Strategic Breakdown: The 1975 Mistake: Why Kodak suppressed its own digital camera technology.

The Razor-and-Blade Trap: How high-margin film sales blinded management.

Parallel Failures: How Blockbuster and Nokia made the exact same errors. The Lesson: How modern industry leaders can avoid a “Kodak Moment.”

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