Emerging technologies are redefining how people learn, work, and innovate. From AI-driven learning tools to immersive simulations and connected digital environments, these advancements are transforming education, healthcare, manufacturing, and countless other industries.
Entrepreneurs and organizations are investing in these tools to boost efficiency, collaboration, and creativity, and recent research estimates that generative AI alone could add $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy. As adoption accelerates, staying informed about trends in artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, and automation will help businesses and institutions lead the next phase of digital transformation.
AI and Small Business: The Impact on Jobs
Entrepreneurs are the primary drivers of innovation in our economy. They lead at innovating and at utilizing the innovations offered in the marketplace by other entrepreneurs and businesses. So, we shouldn’t be surprised that entrepreneurs tend to have a better grasp on opportunities related to the development of artificial intelligence, or AI. The latest “Small […]
“Ambitious Entrepreneurs” and AI
My radar is always up for how various changes in our society – from public policy to technological advancements to cultural shifts and more – could affect entrepreneurship and our economy. Of course, that includes ongoing investments in and development of artificial intelligence, or AI. A Harvard Business Review article published this past summer, penned […]
Small Businesses Confident about 2025 Year-End Performance
NEW “CHECK UP” SURVEY: Small Businesses Confident about 2025 Year-End Performance – AI, Digital Tools, and Multi-Channel Strategies Driving Growth and Competitiveness Washington, D.C. – Small business owners continue to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation as they maintain a generally positive outlook on the economy, according to the latest Small Business Check Up […]
Amazon Accelerate 2025: Empowering Small Sellers With New Tools and a Unified AI Advantage
Last month, thousands of entrepreneurs gathered in Seattle for Amazon Accelerate 2025, the company’s signature conference for small sellers on its platform. Attendees came to hear from Amazon leaders and fellow sellers, discover new technologies, and learn how Amazon is advancing its support for independent creators and merchants like themselves. Last year, I attended and reviewed Amazon Accelerate […]
The Metaverse is Opening Entrepreneurial Opportunities
When it comes to transformative moments in industries, the creation of entirely new industries, or technological advancements within or across sectors, two things can pretty much be counted on. First, one or more entrepreneurs have driven such change. Second, other entrepreneurs will discover new opportunities resulting from such developments. When looking at the metaverse, and […]
Metaverse on the Menu?
I’m fascinated with thoughts, advice and discussions about the metaverse and how it can or might help small businesses across industries. So, I had to click into an article titled “Should restaurants enter the metaverse?” at FastCasual.com. Good question, I thought. What might be the benefits? And what about costs in an industry with notoriously tight […]
AI, the Metaverse Changing Consumer Expectations: Basic Principles for Entrepreneurs to Keep in Mind
Consumer expectations continue to develop, particularly in terms of more immersive, smooth and engaging digital experiences. These changes are driven and answered by technological advancements, including in such areas as artificial intelligence and the metaverse. A new analysis by McKinsey and Company points to the power of such developments for retail and consumer-focused businesses. Based […]
Entrepreneurship and the Metaverse
The metaverse holds enormous opportunities for entrepreneurs. But how so? What about a framework for considering and thinking about the metaverse and entrepreneurship? A study titled “Metaverse-enabled entrepreneurship” by Jörg Weking, Kevin C. Desouza, Erwin Fielt, and Marek Kowalkiewicz – all from Queensland University of Technology in Australia (with Weking also affiliated with Technical University […]
The Metaverse is “Already Here”
Like many other people, small business owners are trying to figure out what the metaverse is; what it might look like down the road; and therefore, how will it impact their businesses. Bain and Company just released a report – titled “Taking the Hyperbole Out of the Metaverse” – that might help provide some clarity. […]
Emerging Tech: Metaverse, AI and the Future of the Construction Industry
Metaverse Business Alliance partner Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) presents: Date: Tuesday, Aug. 22 Time: 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) Length: 60 minutes Speakers: Paul Doherty, President and CEO, TDG Moderator: Patrick Scarpati, Director of Construction Technology and Innovation, ABC Emerging tech and solutions like digital twins, the metaverse, AI and blockchain […]