Upside of the Downturn

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Hey, hey… we made the print edition of WIRED. Very cool:

WIRED 2008 BUSINESS TRENDS: Sure, there’s bad news out there, what with the panicky Fed and people whispering the R-word. But somehow, the wired world continues to churn out smart, useful, occasionally game-changing ideas.

From the rise in instant manufacturing to the growth of open-source business models, these trends show that innovation can bloom even in a grim economic climate.

Here’s a look at nine trends driving business in 2008…


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2 Responses to “Upside of the Downturn”

  1. Simon Young Says:

    w00t! Good company to be with, too. Heard an interview with the Zazzle founders the other day - completely bootstrapped, those guys are certifiable.

  2. davidtenhave Says:

    Thanks Simon. The Zazzle guys are really impressive… as is the guy who founded CafePress… both well grounded and super smart.

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