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Visionaries in the eyewear industry

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Philadelphia Inquirer

Warby Parker's funky eyeglass frames are hot right now. The look, however, isn't nearly as rebellious as their business style, which scholars call disruptive innovation. "Warby Parker created a product that disrupted the price point and the distribution channel," explained Andrew Maxwell, professor of innovation and entrepreneurship at Temple's Fox School of Business. "Add to that the component of charity work, and you have a disruptive business. They are doing things more-established eyewear brands just can't do."