Let's face it. If all companies knew how to manage innovation GM would still be worth investing in and WestJet would be no better at making a profit than Air Canada. It has been my experience over the years that financial barons so highly touted in the business press are good at managing resources once there are resources to manage but generally are not good at creating value where no value previously existed. That takes true innovation. So, when I saw this article on how Canada's "Flickr" started the revolution in online photo sharing, I recognized a certain honesty that is rarely seen in media. They tell the truth: Flickr came from an attempt to solve another problem. Call it the penicillin approach to innovation where hard work, good luck, and preparedness come together to create a success story. Take a look.