What's in store for China in 2013?
A wonky McKinsey set of predictions. Nice middle class analysis.
A wonky McKinsey set of predictions. Nice middle class analysis.
article about RedEye On Demand, a subsidiary of Stratasys. Case? Guest speaker? Site visit?
From Huff Post, interesting new video. Infrastructure issues?
The Economist discusses how Lenovo got big, branded and value-added.
Great report and blog about "the social economy", impact investing.
explain why innovation around social and environmental problems is likely to come from social entrepreneurs and not government. graph
NIce report and stats from Innosight.
Nice report by McKinsey- check out the charts! 65% of econ growth now to 2025 from mid-sized cities.
NYT article on recurring revenue models.
clever video by the Guardian.
New middle class going straight to smart phones and brands that embrace 'Brazilianess'
disruptive online news with healthy revenue for writers. See the CivicVentures connection is this article
Jim O'Neill at Goldman expounds on BRICS in NYT article.
There are many opportunities to launch new ventures in a leaner way. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/06/science/lean-start-ups-reach-beyond-silicon-valleys-turf.html
Nicely summarized with lots of charts, from a Rio prof.
http://www.thoughtfulchina.com/the-chinese-dream-stability-security-and-wealth-trump-personal-freedom-en.html
McKinsey insights on consumer trends Regional differences and growth trends.
http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/EF/?sSubSystem=Prospectus&sEventCode=BF1109BR&sSessionID=a2547727bb5d3b05bf175d053c84cad6-5586030
An attempt to move 16M Brazilians out of poverty by 2014.
Four types of opportunities, according to PwC. Fixers, Implementers, Retailers, Connectors. Minpost summary
An example of younger generation self expression.
Fine tuning the one child policy, according to CSM.
are hedging their investments in many ways.
Why you want to buy your BIg Macs in China, instead of Brazil, according to the Economist
Wow buildings, some in Shanghai.
Shang Xia is Hermes' attempt to create a local Chinese luxury brand. China is projected to be world's largest luxury goods market by 2015.
for 'Shanghai hipsters'.
Donating more than money to nonprofits
Nice chart on trends.
NYT article mentioning Michael A. Cusumano's work, and a video
Brazil's economy added 2.52 million jobs in 2010, the highest number since such statistics were first compiled in 1992, the Labor Ministry said. The previous high was in 2007, when employers added 1.61 million jobs. Latin American Herald Tribune (Venezuela)/Agencia EFE(18 Jan.)
Ashoka's view on trends: participative, sector agnostic http://ashoka.org/story/ashokas-amy-clark-trends-look-2011
60 minutes gushes over Brazil's economy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTCezPgj9aY
Good explanation why a global law firm is opening an office in Brazil.http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2010/11/03/brazils-coming-events-world-cup-olympics-jones-day-office/
according to the Carlyle Group "trends, including a rapidly expanding middle class (from 38% of the population in 2003 to 52% in 2009); more women participating in the Brazilian consumer market (women represent 65% of domestic consumption - 3rd largest market in the world after the U.S. and Japan); and an increase in purchasing power by more women participating in the workforce (from 31% to 45% in the past seven years) and higher average salary growth than men (42% vs. 25% CAGR in the past seven years)."
Great history, facts and future directions of Brazil's biofuel industry. Grupo Sao Martinho, Amyris Biotechnologies, Dedini and Novozymes look interesting.
Nice graph and worth studying why the iPad launch worked so well. http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/10/10/hype.and.weight.of.expectation.versus.ownership/
lots of buzz around this topic. Here is a good source of news.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/18/business/global/18research.html?pagewanted=2&ref=homepage&src=me
A good article from Ad Age China by PT Black, Jigsaw International in Shanghai.
Just secured$18M to launch commercial instant ice cream makers according to NYT article. Nice video on company website. Significant redesign since launch in 2006. Still only in Boston. Many regulatory issues. Web bases monitoring. Mass customization trend.
Just secured$18M to launch commercial instant ice cream makers according to NYT article. Nice video on company website. Significant redesign since launch in 2006. Still only in Boston. Many regulatory issues. Web bases monitoring. Mass customization trend.
Why are 5,000 people in Albert Lea, MN wearing bracelets that say "Hara Hachi Bu"? It is part of the AARP/Blue Zones Vitality Project. Also tied into Richard Leider, a"purpose coach".
A website with lots of social networking trends.
It is rare to get to see an industry self destruct. Here is one blogger's take on What's next for news.
Ford is going give away 100 Fiestas to influencial individuals. Here are some of their measures:
"Do you have over 500 friends on Facebook?," "Do you have over 1,000 followers on Twitter or 250,000 subscribers on YouTube?" But these are basic thresholds; the next step is seeing what type of "pull" they get from their application videos on YouTube, which shows they can be a valuable agent for us.
Good Economist article on why 50% of the world is now middle class. The China charts are quite interesting.
The Global Strategic Institute describes seven revolutions in the world between now and 2025. Good source of global trends.
Great article in WSJ about how companies get closer to the customer (aged in this case) before designing products. There is also an embedded video the shows a GE empathy session.
Civia's attempt to encourage bike commuting. What are the key factors for creating a successful online community?
WSJ article:
Stimulus Plan for Candy:
Pack It Full of Caffeine
By KATY MCLAUGHLIN
February 13, 2008; Page B1
How do we help student be better trend surfers?
Micro Trends That Will Affect America in 2008
Mark Penn and Kinney Zalesne are the authors of the bestselling book "Microtrends: The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow's Big Changes" (Twelve, 2007).
This is an interesting new, buzzy business. Might be interesting to look at first week, before we know anything, then revisit at the end.
A French Twist in Silicon Valley
With backing from high-profile investors, Loïc Le Meur is giving new meaning to the idea of "building a company online"
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/dec2007/gb20071217_449879.htm?dlbk
http://www.seesmic.com/
Possible case about an innovative clothing line, supposedly with seaweed. Good way to discuss setbacks, perhaps the web of relationships.
http://select.nytimes.com/mem/tnt.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntget=2007/11/14/business/14seaweed.html&tntemail0=y&oref=slogin
New development in NYC. Hybrid apartment, town home w/ services like a hotel. Designed to the max and expensive. New and retro at the same time. An example of how the premium price. Catching a lot of trends.
Video: http://www.40bond.com/interviewStream.html
NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/magazine/04style-design-t.html?ref=magazine
Out of the labs comes 'racetrack memory" Could be a nice case or exercise with Christianson to talk about disruptive trends.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/11/technology/11storage.html?ex=1190260800&en=a6302c7a88921d42&ei=5070
Innovation project for 4050?
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/02/technology/circuits/02novelties.html?ex=1189742400&en=e2bffdf563ece753&ei=5070
From NYT:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/29/opinion/29wed1.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print
Good reasons to develop entrepreneurial skills.
Hard to tell if second life is hype or real. Worth exploring in class?
http://economist.com/finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9661900
Good comprehensive article from NYT on pollution situation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/26/world/asia/26china.html?em&ex=1188360000&en=3a0d26098171c368&ei=5087%0A
Important to get all of the nuance when discussing with students.
-Comparison to US and UK development phase
-US current record on pollution
-conflicting priorities in China
-entrepreneurial opportunities related to the environment
-impact on creative class economy
-political will in China
Here is a New Yorker Article about Gordon Bells project to record everything in his life. Is there a business in this? Maybe. It certainly is a technological trend/possibility. Microsoft is funding a research project on it called MyLifeBits .
A powerful word- combining two separate element into something better. Students could work with this to generate new business ideas. Google search- how many different examples? When are hybrids less beneficial?
Students should strive for this in their projects, related to WOW experiences.
"Kevin Roberts, the chief executive of Saatchi & Saatchi, a division of the Publicis Groupe, wooed Penney with his theory of “lovemark� brands. Such brands, he contends, “inspire loyalty beyond reason� — in other words, they earn customers’ affection, not just their business. Examples include Apple or Starbucks, brands powerful enough to inspire lifetime faithfulness and the patience to wait in very long lines for coffee or an iPhone."
TALKING TECH
By LEE GOMES
WSJ
Businesses Embrace 'Mash-Ups'
July 3, 2007; Page A9
Could this be an easy to start classromm biz? What is the business model?
7 1 07 NYT article: Is green consumerism helpful or misguided? What will it lead to?
