ASK A STARTUPS FUTURIST: WHAT FUTURE TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS TO WATCH?

14 Aug ASK A STARTUPS FUTURIST: WHAT FUTURE TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS TO WATCH?

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The best startup keynote speakers and VC futurists tell us they’re being booked with increasing frequently. But what topics are pros being asked to touch on? That’s a fine question to consider. Looking to today’s top startup keynote speakers, here’s a brief guide…

  • AI & automation – More startups will leverage artificial intelligence and smart automation to build scalable solutions, gain insights, and optimize operations.
  • Industry convergence – Startups combining capabilities from different sectors leading to new business models and innovative offerings at the intersection of industries.
  • Blockchain applications – New startups finding more applications for blockchain beyond cryptocurrency in areas like supply chain, identity, voting, real estate, etc… a recent focus of interest for many startup keynote speakers.
  • 5G enabling technologies – Faster 5G networks will enable more complex mobile apps, connected hardware, AR/VR, real-time collaboration, and the Internet of Things.
  • Subscription models – More startups adopting subscription models and “as-a-service” offerings over one time sales as consumers increasingly prefer access over ownership.
  • Digital health boom – Innovation in digital health including telemedicine, remote patient monitoring devices, mental health apps, and AI diagnostics and treatment.
  • The rise of no-code – No-code / low-code platforms that startup keynote speakers note are enabling faster and cheaper development of apps, websites, and tech solutions without extensive coding.
  • Offline to online disruption – Startups transforming traditionally offline industries like fitness, education, events, healthcare and bringing them online.
  • Green tech – Focus on environmental sustainability leading to clean energy, EV, agriculture, waste management, and green chemicals startups.
  • Direct to consumer brands – Startups leveraging social media and e-commerce platforms to, per startup keynote speakers, build direct relationships with customers and disrupt retail.