Centralized and decentralized quote

What is fascinating is that the two companies are polar opposites of each other: Apple is extremely centralized and focused, befitting its obsession with being the best, while Amazon is extremely decentralized and independent, befitting its obsession with experimentation. It’s why Apple is known for multiple groundbreaking products, while Amazon is known for multiple groundbreaking businesses.

from “An Interview with Eric Seufert About Apple, Facebook, and Mobile” by Ben Thompson (https://stratechery.com/)