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FuturistU > Business > New Business Models > Module 1 / 4

Intro to New Business Models

Instructor: Mary Van Puymbroeck
New Business Models
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Today's rapidly changing business landscape means it can be hard to find strategic clarity. The rise of the peer-to peer economy and the direct-to-consumer disruption of multiple industries has shifted power from industry heavyweights into the hands of startups and small businesses that are more responsive to shifting consumer needs. But since the advent of the gig and sharing economies, how has our world changed?

In this module, Senior Research Advisor and Futurist Mary Van Puymbroeck will take you through the three macro trends driving this evolution forward; Many-to-Many, Simplicity and Instant Entrepreneurship.
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Evolved Education
Post-secondary institutions offer courses specific to Gen Z's hobbies and habits
Trend - Schools are targeting the skills and industries that Gen Z is making influential. In order to maintain their relevance in a rapidly evolving learning environment, honing in on students' personal hobbies and the skills they're self-taught in keeps these institutions evolving with their target market.
Workshop Question - How is your brand evolving with the cultural changes that Gen Z's influence has caused?
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Digital Fashion Courses
Digital Fashion Courses
Parsons School of Design & Roblox Created a Collaborative Course
The future of fashion is digital and to support it, Parsons School of Design and Roblox collaborated on a digital fashion course. This course will teach students all about digital fashion design, as... MORE
Google-Backed UX Research Programs
Google-Backed UX Research Programs
SCAD Launches New User Experience Research (UXR) Degree Program
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is excited to announce its new user experience research (UXR) degree programme, which will begin this Fall 2022, the first semester. The Bachelor of... MORE
Esports Management Programs
Esports Management Programs
ITTI Sports Launches an Esports Course with Barça Innovation Hub
ITTI Sports taps FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub for a new partnership to see the Executive Program offered in Esports Management. According to ITTI, the course was created by leading... MORE
Cannabis Business Certificates
Cannabis Business Certificates
NYU School of Professional Studies Boasts a New Offering for 2023
Ingredients like CBD and THC have become a staple in many North American markets and this has happened to such an extent that the NYU School of Professional Studies has introduced a new cannabis... MORE
Efficient Charger
Electronics brands are using GaN technology to improve portable charging power
Trend - Gallium nitride (GaN) is direct bandgap semiconductor technology that is more suited for high-power transistors and high safe operating temperatures than alternatives. While GaN is not new overall, is now gaining popularity in phone, laptop, and other device chargers. GaN technology is more cost-effective to produce, lighter weight, more compact, and more energy efficient than its competitors.
Workshop Question - How could your industry invest in new technologies now to reduce costs downstream?
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Pro-Grade Power Hubs
Pro-Grade Power Hubs
The Satechi 200W 6-Port PD GaN Charger Powers Six Devices at Once
The Satechi 200W 6-Port PD GaN Charger was announced at CES 2023 as a pro-grade piece of power equipment perfect for users to incorporate onto their workstation or existing desktop setup. The device... MORE
Retro Adorable Mini Chargers
Retro Adorable Mini Chargers
The Retro 35W GaN Charger by Shargeek
The new Retro 35W GaN Charger is designed by Shargeek and it has an adorable face on the miniature charger. It has a retro look to it, reminiscent of old computers from past eras. The charging brick... MORE
Efficient GaN Chargers
Efficient GaN Chargers
VisionTek Launched its GaN II Chargers in Four Different Wattages
VisionTek Products LLC, a leading manufacturer of high-performance upgrades and accessories for PCs and Macs, has announced a family of USB-C power adapters that are smaller, faster, and more... MORE
Three-Port Rapid Chargers
Three-Port Rapid Chargers
The 'Nexode 140W GaN Charger' Can Charge Three Devices at Once
Electronics company UGREEN has announced the launch of the ‘Nexode 140W GaN Charger,’ a quick-charging device that, thanks to its powerful 140-watt output, is able to charge three... MORE
Accessible E-Commerce
Brands make online shopping easier for elderly demographics
Trend - For senior demographics, modern technology can be more challenging to navigate. To change this, some online retailers are prioritizing senior demographics--both in the products they offer and in how their platforms are designed.
Workshop Question - How could your brand prioritize accessibility in its product design?
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Fashionable Boomer Marketplaces
Fashionable Boomer Marketplaces
VNV Brings the Joy of Getting Dressed to Mature Women
There are many online fashion marketplaces that target Gen Z shoppers but VNV stands out by specifically speaking to women over 40. Founded by a Millennial and a Baby Boomer, VBV was conceptualized... MORE
Senior-Friendly E-Commerce Modes
Senior-Friendly E-Commerce Modes
Taobao's 'Elderly Mode' Helps Seniors Navigate Online Shopping
E-commerce site Taobao has announced that it will launch an updated version of its senior citizen shopping feature ahead of ‘Tmall Double 11,’ an annual online shopping festival that the... MORE
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
Post-COVID, consumers are beginning to return to their old ways of consumption as in-person shopping is reintroduced. The coronavirus pandemic had and continues to have an impact on the way baby... MORE
Elderly E-Commerce Education
Elderly E-Commerce Education
JD's New Service Center Helps the Elderly Adapt to Online Shopping
In order to help senior customers learn how to better utilize electronics and take advantage of JD’s e-commerce platform, the JD Home Appliance Flagship store in Deyang, Sichuan, opened a... MORE
Mindful Entrepreneurship
Brands release programs that help users learn about and build businesses
Trend - Between competitive markets and economic instability, entrepreneurship has become more challenging for the average consumer to take on. Programs that help users learn about and navigate the process of building a business (or aspects of it) are becoming popular among aspiring entrepreneurs.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better support employees or customers in their personal pursuits?
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Web3 Start-Up Accelerators
Web3 Start-Up Accelerators
L’Oréal and Meta are Set to Launch a Metaverse 'Startup Accelerator'
L’Oréal, Meta and French business school HEC Paris are uniting to launch a start-up acceleration program which will operate exclusively within the metaverse. At least five firms focusing on 3D... MORE
Inclusive Entrepreneurial Learning Platforms
Inclusive Entrepreneurial Learning Platforms
StitchCrew Launched the Inclusive Beauty Accelerator
BASF and StitchCrew partnered up to launch the Inclusive Beauty Accelerator. StitchCrew is an organization that serves early-stage entrepreneurs. The two companies are on a mission to help... MORE
Ready-to-Start Business Platforms
Ready-to-Start Business Platforms
The 'VentureNext' Platform Connects Users to Viable New Ideas
The ‘VentureNext’ platform is a solution for professionals seeking out business opportunities that are ready to start and could help to providing additional financial freedom. The... MORE
Women's Start-Up Schools
Women's Start-Up Schools
Selfmade's Online School Supports Entrepreneurial Women
Selfmade is a new 10-week virtual startup school for women created by Brit + Co and sponsored by Office Depot that helps equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills they need to start or grow their... MORE
Hybrid Event
Corporate and work-related events are made easier with hybrid programs
Trend - Though corporate events are back to being in-person, virtual attendance is still popular as it offers flexibility, accessibility and comfort for people not willing to travel. To prioritize experience, brands are releasing technologies and platforms that help enhance hybrid event experiences.
Workshop Question - How could your brand be more flexible in its offerings for employees or customers?
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VR-Enhanced Virtual Events
VR-Enhanced Virtual Events
Igloo Vision Works with Its Clients to Provide Memorable Experiences
In a post lockdown world, virtual conferences are expected to remain in place as a more sustainable and accessible way of connecting audiences, building lasting connections, and sharing information.... MORE
Hybrid Events Platforms
Hybrid Events Platforms
The French Leader of Hybrid Events, AppyFair, is Now Available Worldwide
As hybrid work models continue to increase in popularity in light of the global pandemic, AppyFair is meeting consumers’ needs with its virtual and hybrid events platform. The French start-up... MORE
Hybrid Team-Building Events
Hybrid Team-Building Events
Rockoly's Line of Hybrid Cooking Events Meet Current Workplace Needs
Remote team-building space Rockoly launched a line of hybrid team-building events to meet the current and future needs of the workplace, especially as employees return to physical offices. To cater... MORE
Restauranteur Metaverse Platforms
Restauranteur Metaverse Platforms
This Metaverse Platform Caters to Canada's Food Service Industry
Restaurants Canada, a non-profit organization that advocates for and promotes the interests of Canada’s restaurant industry, is launching a metaverse platform that is designed for the specific... MORE
Gen Z Neobanking
Fintech responds to new financial needs with neobanking solutions
Trend - As Gen Z seeks financial independence, fintech companies are creating new banking-alternative solutions to meet the young generation's tech-based needs. The neobanking platforms are app-based and allow users greater access to their financial services with fewer limitations.
Workshop Question - How can your company cater to the new generation of consumers?
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Gen Z-Oriented Fintech Banking
Gen Z-Oriented Fintech Banking
Hero Financials is an Alternative Banking Solution for Canadians
Hero Financials is providing Canadian kids and youth an alternative banking solution to manage and monitor their funds. The service is designed to address the unmet financial needs of Gen Z while... MORE
Teen-Targeted Digital-Only Banks
Teen-Targeted Digital-Only Banks
'Club Walrus' Lets Users Maintain More Independence
‘Club Walrus’ is a new neobank (digital-only banking solution) for teenagers in India that will provide them with a way to enhance their financial independence and help them to take more... MORE
Collaborated Gen Z Neobanks
Collaborated Gen Z Neobanks
Zigii Collaborated with Decentro to Launch Prepaid Cards for Gen Z
Zigii, an India-based neobank, is working with Deccentro, an application programming interface (API), to empower young adults and teens belonging to Gen Z with financial independence. The two... MORE
Creator-Focused Neobanks
Creator-Focused Neobanks
Nerve Launches New APIs Geared Towards Creative Economy Workers
Nerve, a neobank initially designed for musicians, has announced the launch of a new set of public APIs geared towards helping companies serve clients that work within the creator economy. The new... MORE
Climate-Positive Initiative
More brands and institutions are prioritizing climate-positivity
Trend - Products, services and infrastructure that actually benefit the environment are currently rare--but some businesses and institutions are starting to prioritize climate-positive products, experiences and urban planning initiatives.
Workshop Question - How is your brand authentically prioritizing sustainability?
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Climate-Positive Fashion Exhibitions
Climate-Positive Fashion Exhibitions
Pangaia & Galeries Lafayette Created an Immersive Expereince
Ethical clothing brand Pangaia and Galeries Lafayette teamed up to create a temporary exhibition at the luxury department store that expresses the brand’s commitment to “high-tech... MORE
Climate-Positive Subscription Services
Climate-Positive Subscription Services
'Climeworks' Offers an Easy Way to Permanently Remove CO2
‘Climeworks’ offers entirely climate-positive subscriptions for the eco-conscious consumer willing to make a difference. Climeworks ‘CDR’ subscriptions offer “easy and... MORE
Furniture Brand Green Friday Campaigns
Furniture Brand Green Friday Campaigns
IKEA Canada Debuted a Month-Long Green Friday Campaign
In anticipation of Black Friday, IKEA Canada is helping consumers opt for a more sustainable lifestyle with the launch of its Green Friday campaign. The month-long initiative focuses on the circular... MORE
Singaporean Climate-Positive Initiatives
Singaporean Climate-Positive Initiatives
Singapore Has Stated that it Wants Efficient Data Centers
As a part of the Singaporean climate initiative the nation began in 2020, the Singaporean minister for trade has announced in 2022 that the country will only allow highly resource-efficient data... MORE
Seafood Vending
Businesses offer vending machines with fresh seafood options
Trend - Vending machines that offer fresh food have become the norm, and businesses are now taking advantage of these machines by giving customers a no-contact option to purchase fresh seafood from them.
Workshop Question - How is your brand adjusting to customers' shifting priorities?
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Fresh Meat Vending Machines
Fresh Meat Vending Machines
FreshStore is a Vending Machine That Can Be Accessed After Store Hours
FreshStore is a fresh meat vending machine that’s revolutionizing how and when people shop for their food. In Seoul, like many other places in the world, the COVID-19 pandemic had a massive... MORE
Shellfish-Selling Vending Machines
Shellfish-Selling Vending Machines
Kanehachi Suisan Fishery Sells Shellfish Via Vending Machines
The operator of a fish farm in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, is now selling locally produced shellfish to consumers through vending machines. The president of the firm, Kintaro Uchiumi, reported that the... MORE
On-the-Go Mussel Vendors
On-the-Go Mussel Vendors
The Van De Mosselman Offers 24-Hour Access to Fresh Mussels
The Van De Mosselman marks the first mussel vending machine in Yerseke. The Dutch capital of mussel farming now offers customers 24-hour access to fresh mussels sold in two-kilogram modified... MORE
Off-Beat Shellfish Vending Machines
Off-Beat Shellfish Vending Machines
Japan's Farm Suzuki Launched an Oyster Vending Machine
Farm Suzuki is creating a buzz in Japan’s seafood industry. It recently launched an off-beat initiative to distribute its Claire oysters as a pandemic-induced adaptation. The Japan-based... MORE
Membership Dining
Members-only dining establishments take on new business models
Trend - The concept of a members-only restaurant isn't new, but with the ongoing pandemic and changing consumer values related to accessibility--they're adopting modern business models. Now, these establishments offer everything from affordable memberships to dining access through NFT purchases.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing accessibility?
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Chef-to-Consumer Meal Subscriptions
Chef-to-Consumer Meal Subscriptions
CookUnity Creates an Elevated Dining Experience at Home
Over the last few year in particular, people have felt themselves plagued with kitchen fatigue and have found extra comfort in the convenience of food kits and meal subscriptions. CookUnity sets... MORE
Subscription-Only Restaurants
Subscription-Only Restaurants
Omar’s La Boite is a Speak-Easy Style Club That Adopted a New Model
Many dining establishments and bars have been struggling with the government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions and while some have closed, others are banking on new models of operation—like ghost... MORE
Beachside NFT Restaurants
Beachside NFT Restaurants
Vinyl Fish Club is the First NFT Restaurant in Palm Beach
Vinyl Fish Club (VFC) is a South Florida restaurant concept and the first NFT restaurant in West Palm Beach. VFC promises to go “beyond the dining experience,” as a social club with... MORE
Monthly Dining Clubs
Monthly Dining Clubs
With the Help of Table22, Lynhall Has Launched a Membership-Based Service
If you’ve always wanted to be part of a monthly dining club, this is your chance—many restaurants, including the Lynhall (a market-inspired restaurant, bakery, event space, and kitchen... MORE
Digitized Card
Digital business cards make trading contact information simpler
Trend - Brands are digitizing business cards as the practice of handing out physical cards becomes less and less common. The trading of contact information virtually can be done via scanning an NFC tag or QR code.
Workshop Question - How has your brand adapted to changed consumer behaviors?
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NFC-Enabled Business Cards
NFC-Enabled Business Cards
The 'SOLO Card' Smart Business Card Shares Info with a Tap
The ‘SOLO Card’ smart business card is an advanced take on the humble business essential that will work to make sharing information with potential clients and colleagues far easier. The... MORE
Digitized Business Contact Cards
Digitized Business Contact Cards
'melink' Creates Digital Business Cards to Maximize Networking
Business networking commonly includes sharing cards to get in touch later on, which is something ‘melink’ aims to change with a digital business card experience that will eliminate the... MORE
NFC-Enabled Phone Stands
NFC-Enabled Phone Stands
The Orb-Shaped MOFT x Popl Boasts Built-In NFC Technology
The first MOFT x Popl is an orb-shaped MOFT O Phone Stand & Grip that’s enhanced with built-in NFC technology so that users benefit from a simple way to share contact information, social... MORE
Universal Digital Business Cards
Universal Digital Business Cards
HiHello's Electronic Business Cards Do Not Require an App to Work
HiHello is an emerging startup seeking to revolutionize the business card with its own future-forward, digital version. The company’s signature product allows users to electronically share... MORE