𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

The future is rapidly approaching. This post begins a series exploring three key themes: The Future of Technology, Humanity, and Resilience.

"History doesn't repeat itself,

but it often rhymes."

– Mark Twain

Based on past trends and current advancements, these leading startup experts share their most compelling ideas concisely. Let's grow!

New Technology Must Solve a Real Problem

Never assume that because your new technology solves a problem in your mind, it will be embraced by your target audience.

It’s easy to operate off assumptions about how you think things work. You might even validate them based on industry trends, but that’s not enough.

To create truly valuable technology, you must take the time to deeply understand your customer's challenges and complexities to develop solutions that truly resonate.

Christopher Lind is the host of Future-Focused, a podcast navigating the intersection of business, technology, and human experience.

Making AI Practical and Valuable

AI is not a universal solution but a strategic tool.

Rather than chasing AI trends, startups should focus on targeted applications that solve specific problems. The key lies in thoughtful integration: purposefully selecting where AI can truly boost efficiency and provide measurable value.

Success comes from smart, selective implementation, not blanket technological adoption.

Christina Ross is the Founder & CEO of Cube, a cloud-based FP&A platform that helps companies hit their numbers without sacrificing their spreadsheets.

Transforming Startup Verification in a Digital World

Generative AI increasingly creates, consumes, and interprets digital content, taking more online actions on our behalf each day.

While this technology enriches our lives, it also threatens our livelihoods and mental well-being as we struggle to distinguish reality from deepfakes and authorized agents from unauthorized bots.

To secure our digital worlds, we need robust post-quantum verification systems for both humans and agents built on next-generation biometric and blockchain technology.

Brett Wilson is the Managing Partner at IOmergent, helping growing companies handle their cyber security capabilities.  

AI Revolution: Micro-Teams Will Build Billion-Dollar Empires

AI will enable a new class of startups run by very few people yet capable of reaching a billion-dollar scale.

Developers and software engineers will likely be among the first professionals displaced.

Go-to-market savvy will become the most critical skill, though aspects of this will also be affected by AI.

Ammon Brown is the Founder & CEO of Dossy, which puts professional and personal relationship management on autopilot.

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This post was compiled by me with AI editing. Illustration by Brian Jones.

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