Top 3 sources to get information on future trends
I have always been fascinated by the future and trends. It is for this reason that I have had the Trends + Observations column on my website since it launched 2 years ago.
Lately, I have been publishing a lot of my thoughts and content on trends, ‘the future’, blockchain, and data science to my Instagram stories. A handful of people have asked me where I get my information from. Here is a roundup of some sources I revert to usually. I must add that this list is not exhaustive but I think its a good starting point for any interested in learning more about where we are headed in business and technology.
Food + Tech Connect
This newsletter is the best round-up of everything that is going on in the world of food/ food+tech and most often, the most interesting and exciting of the innovations happening. I first connected with this newsletter in 2015 when an acquaintance I met in NYC who was opening, "Come Mas: Bronx Cusine Under $10: Your Oasis in the Food Dessert”, emailed it to me. I get an inbox delivery about once a week on the topics: Events, CPG, Retail, Restaurants, Agriculture, Eaters, and by and large, I am always blown away by the happenings in the food/food+tech world.
For foodies like myself, Food + Tech Connect is a really satisfying way to delve into tech trends and projections. What better way to understand future technologies than through their applications to the foods you consume daily and the restaurants you usually patronize.
Bloomberg Business
Bloomberg Business on IG gives a great snapshots into current happenings and future trends in the world of business. I first came to this page through Instagram’s explore page where I spend the bulk of my time on the platform - figuring out what’s going on beyond my feed. I believe Bloomberg Business’ text visuals make it easy to browse-and-digest the business trends + happenings of the day in a 15 min or less scroll at lunch break, on commute, or before bedtime.
Glimpse
Finally, Glimpse is an honorary member to this list as I just came to know of it 2 days ago through a friend as we discussed sources for information on trends. I have subscribed and look forward to what I can glean. I really like the premise of the platform: discover consumer trends before they go viral. For example, the company says it was able to spot the oat milk trend before interest skyrocketed. If you are developing consumer products or consulting on such, this is where you want to be.
Where do you get your information about where the world - business in particular - is headed? Feel free to leave a comment and I will surely respond. Also, want to discuss these trends and more at length? I’ve got a few people asking me about data science/blockchain, Africa, among a number of things. To ensure that I respect my time and theirs, I’ve developed this practice: let’s schedule a time. Subscribe to my newsletter below to keep abreast of fresh content.