There are countless gadgets, inventions and items that never make their way onto store shelves, or into our homes or onto commonly-used websites. Some aren’t quite interesting or practical enough, while others could only appeal to our imaginations.

And, of course, some have that serendipitous combination of value, support and timing to become part of most of our lives.

To learn more about certain ideas or companies succeed broadly while others may not, The Show spoke with Cameron Albert-Deitch. He’s an assistant editor for Inc.com.

Albert-Deitch talked about what factors can make the greatest difference in having a successful product or business — particularly in the tech realm.

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