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Creators in these niches don’t have to appeal to the lowest common denominator to viral with mainstream viewers. They can focus on delighting their smaller cadre of hardcore fans. That’s why I believe there’s a huge untapped opportunity for apps to allow micro-entertainment creators to monetize by accepting tips for recorded content, not just durin... See more

Streamline the UX for in-app ordering – the fewer steps, the more likely you will drive sales. Also, brands that focus on hyper-local last-mile deliveries (think festivals, outdoor venues and sporting arenas) are likely to gain market share.

Creator tools—is it easy to make stuff?

RSS feeds emphasize the where, not the who. I can subscribe to an RSS feed of a newsletter, but I won't easily receive the author's contribution to the other online publications. I inherently care much more about the individual than the institution, making this problem even worse for a publication like the WSJ or NYT, where hundreds of contributors... See more

Today, unlike in the 1950s and ’60s, everything seems to change every day. It’s particularly hard to think of a company or industry that won’t either be a disrupter or be disrupted (or both) in the years ahead. Anyone who believes all the firms on today’s list of leading growth companies will still be there in five or ten years has a good chance of... See more

Jeff’s concern is whether we’ll be able to help workers transition to new jobs. A big question is, who’s responsible to re-train displaced workers?