8 Forecasts & Implications for the Years Ahead :: 2024+

This special edition features eight forecasts and implications - some new and some reformulations that stimulated the most reaction and debate. All are crucial things to consider for the year ahead...

Edition #14 of Implications.

• I hope you’ve had a chance to clear your mental cache over the holidays, and perhaps a force quit and reset. As we shift our gaze to 2024+, let’s consider the implications of some seismic shifts ahead.

• If you’re new, here’s what to expect. This ~monthly analysis is written for founders + investors I work with, colleagues, and a small group of subscribers. We don’t cover news; we explore the implications of what’s happening. My goal is to ignite discussion, socialize edges that may someday become the center, and help us connect dots. I am curious which one resonates most, and welcome your riffs or debates on social. These are intended to be catalysts for discussion.

Here’s a quick rundown of eight insights and implications that made the cut:

1. The future will be personalized to your preferences.

2. Local OS-native AI models change our everyday lives, and win consumer AI.

3. Small brands will be 10x more competitive with big brands, and all brands will compete with our ob…