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4 Digital Disruptors That Are Redefining Entire Industries

15 Aug 2015

These 4 digital disruptors are redefining entire industries and transforming the way we travel, communicate and shop.

In the 1990s there were a lot of talk about the dot-com companies and the expected impact that they would have on the business landscape. However, today's modern digital disruptors are having a profound impact not only on the business landscape but also on society at large.

4 Digital Disruptors That Are Redefining Entire IndustriesWhat these four companies have in common is that they are shifting the market power from suppliers to consumers. Uber, Facebook, Alibaba and AirBnB all have a platform-thinking approach to innovation. This basicly means that they can create more inventory without creating more stuff. AirBnB for example is enabling anyone with a spare room and a mattress to run their own BnB. This approach to innovation is truly changing entire industries. 

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As a Futurist, Innovation Strategist and Keynote Speaker at Thinque I'm fascinated with today's speed of innovation. I can see that many organisations are facing big challenges as a result of these innovation, generation and communication trends. In order to thrive in this constantly changing business landscape organisations must be agile and embrace the future challenges ahead and upgrade their innovation strategy. 

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