Design-software leader (and good talker) resigns as CEO of Autodesk
Forward-looking, funny, Cornell University mathematics major Carl Bass resigned his Autodesk post as CEO on Feb. 7, but he remains on the company's board.
Industry people regularly ask me to recommend a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker to address an audience of manufacturers. One person I routinely suggest is Carl Bass, the former CEO of Autodesk.
I heard the forward-looking, funny, Cornell University mathematics major speak at a conference in November 2013. Bass, who resigned his Autodesk post Feb. 7 but remains on the company’s board, talked about innovation.
Carl Bass, who recently resigned as CEO of Autodesk, says he’s going to spend “time in my shop with my robots.” This photo was taken as SXSW 2014. Image courtesy Shapeways, www.shapeways.com.
Manufacturing “used to focus on quality,” said Bass, who oversaw major advancements in 3D design and engineering software during his 24-year tenure at Autodesk. “Now, the focus is on innovation (‘How can I differentiate myself from my competitors?’).”
During the presentation, he predicted five trends that will drive innovation.
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