Question : If the MPESA idea that the gentleman presented to Safaricom became a failure and didn't generate tonnes of cash as it is doing now, would he have still been crying foul ? I am sure he would have disowned it. On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 1:03 PM, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen@gmail.com>wrote:
I dont know when the said event in the article happened; But I would blame the guy taking the idea to QB...
It has been common knowledge in forums and other circles that QB has received presentations and then thrown a spear at the presenters.
This has not only happened to individuals but to Big Companies as well - where the ideas would be presented; QB would listen; and get their inhouse tech to come up with the same concept (since they dont have to pay fees to their own employees) Some of these inhouse projects have been unsuccessful of course; because operators cannot be as good as product developing companies.
The justification in all cases is that these ideas have been there; and have been tested in other countries etc.. They are just in the air for pickup.
There is even a video online where MJ says this when asked about this subject.
Which brings the whole issue in a circle :- why dont they just go ahead and get the ideas (from that air) without making local Individuals and Companies prepare presentations and give solution documents ?
Bidding after a successful pitch would be more fair instead of screwing the presenters.
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