Economics & Entrepreneurship

Flux Commerce

The lines between industries erode, leading to a continual disruption of business models, distribution channels, and consumer expectations.

Purposeful Profit

Consumers and employees demand more sustainable and ethical practices, and companies respond by adapting products and taking public stands.

Passive Loyalty

A new understanding of loyalty is challenging brands to get smarter about how they can generate brand enthusiasts.

Good Speed

The urgency of the problems facing humanity is inspiring corporations, entrepreneurs, and individuals to find ways to do good (and generate results) at a faster pace than ever before.

Overwealthy

Growing income inequality is leading to more guilt among the affluent, and inspiring them to seek more ways to give back.

Touchworthy

Overwhelmed by digital and tired of sitting behind a screen, consumers are seeking products and experiences that they can touch and feel..

Approachable Luxury

Luxury is no longer defined by scarcity and privilege: Today’s consumers value down-to-earth, authentic human experiences and unique unrepeatable experiences.

Disruptive Distribution

New models of distribution are disrupting the usual channels, cutting out middlemen and building more direct connections with fans and buyers.

Moonshot Entrepreneurship

A new generation of entrepreneurs are thinking beyond profit and making social impact, not financial performance, at the center of their organizations’ missions.

Outrageous Outsiders

Some of today’s most innovative and influential ideas are coming from complete outsiders whose unconventional quirks disrupt entire industries.