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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March 25th, 2008 at 2:43 am
w00t! Good company to be with, too. Heard an interview with the Zazzle founders the other day - completely bootstrapped, those guys are certifiable.
March 25th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Thanks Simon. The Zazzle guys are really impressive… as is the guy who founded CafePress… both well grounded and super smart.