The problem with experiments is very simple, says University of Toronto Professor Dan Breznitz.
They often fail.
Which presents a dilemma for those who want to foster innovation: In a world of limited resources, who should be placing the bets on potential winners? And when winners win big, to whom should the spoils go?
Image: RICHARD LAUTENS / TORONTO STAR Entrepreneurs Ben Fox, right, and Bart Dabek benefitted from government funding and tax credit relief when starting their company, Sidekick.
