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Unlocking the Potential of the Plant - Overcoming Limitations in Cannabis
Although the cannabis industry is growing rapidly and may reach $43B in revenue by 2025, firms are asking questions on how they get there. With less access to institutional funding, limited business intelligence, and lack of key business benefits such as banking, the number of levers to pull as firms try to scale are limited when compared to other industries. How should firms address these key issues?
Electric Everywhere: Where EV’s are Headed Next
In 2020, global electric car sales managed to reach 4.6% of total car sales, a 70% increase from 2019. As electric cars continue to cannibalize sales of existing gas-powered cars, it is time to shift focus on how the story will be written for other automotive and transportation industries. How will electric technology create opportunities for emerging firms in the recreational vehicle industry, including ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, boats, and bikes?
The Growing Market for CCUS and E-Waste
The carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and electronic waste (e-waste) industries are likely to benefit under the climate friendly policies of the Biden/Harris administration. Only 20% of e-waste, the world’s fastest growing and most toxic waste stream, is currently recycled. How are governments around the world addressing these pressing issues at a critical time for the environment, and how should industry players respond?
Quantifying the Boom in Gaming and Esports
Over the past few years, gaming and live streaming have experienced significant growth, supplemented by an increase in the number of organizations and legitimacy of esports leagues. What changes in the gaming and esports models have prompted this growth, and how should startups or new teams navigate the boom in public and private investment in this space?
Trends in the Cloud Industry
COVID-19 has induced economic hardships on both SMB’s and large enterprises. What are key trends in the cloud industry, and how will businesses alter their cloud spending habits in the short and long-term?
Positioning a Startup in the IoT Industry
The IoT industry is expected to generate $1.1T in revenue by 2026, and startups have seen an influx of capital to help capture a share of it. However, why do 60% of IoT startups fail to emerge from the proof-of-concept stage, and how can small players in this industry compete with behemoths like Amazon and Google?
The Future of Retail
COVID-19 has forced many Americans to rely heavily on online shopping for items ranging from essentials to luxury goods, and some experts believe these changes in consumer behaviors will be permanent. How has the retail industry changed due to the pandemic, and how are innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) enhancing the online shopping experience?