Are we still innovating, or just playing it safe?

Every time I look at the picture of Steve Jobs above my desk, I can’t help but feel a mix of inspiration and concern. Jobs was more than a tech visionary, he was a true innovator. He didn’t just improve existing tools, he reimagined the way we interact with technology, daring to bring something new into the world

But when I see the product launches happening today, it feels like most of what we’re building are just wrappers, layers of convenience over existing systems. Another delivery app. Another AI-powered summary tool. Another platform designed to optimize something that already exists

Don’t get me wrong, these projects are valuable, and they serve real needs. But where are the individuals striving for true innovation? The kind that challenges the status quo, disrupts industries, and redefines the way we think?

Building wrapper apps isn’t inherently bad, I agree that it pays the bills, teaches us the ropes, and solves immediate problems. But as a community of builders, shouldn’t we also push for more?

What happened to bold ideas that aim to change the world? Are we too focused on short-term gains to take risks on transformative breakthroughs?

I’m not suggesting we all need to be the next Steve Jobs or Elon Musk. But I do believe the tech community needs more dreamers and risk-takers willing to invest in innovation that goes beyond incremental improvements.
If you’ve ever felt stuck between 'building for profit' and 'building for impact', I’d love to hear your perspective

How do we encourage more true innovation while balancing practicality?