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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

Powered by cell phones and social networking platforms, we saw revolutions taking place, businesses being transformed and our daily lives made more convenient (if we could tear ourselves away from our Facebook and Twitter updates). What’s Next in 2012….

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Google’s challenge–it comes down to trust

The Equity Kicker

Fast forward to 2012 and Google is asking for much more trust so they can deliver a more personalised service but has undermined our trust by not being straight with us on a number of occasions. ." It placed Google+ profiles above those that are obviously more relevant on other social networks.

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37 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

When I sold the company in 2012 to HelloWorld, I spent a lot of time writing thank you notes. Despite the ongoing recession, I took to my kitchen table in 2013 to launch Digital Air Strike — an award-winning automotive social media and digital engagement company. Karibu Markets began after a trip I took to Kenya in early 2014.