We analyzed the top emerging blockchain trends — including stablecoins, Bitcoin mining, data marketplaces, and more — and mapped them out to help you understand where blockchain is headed next.
So far, we’ve refunded 56 vendor tickets to TRANSFORM.
We have a strict no vendor policy for this particular event, so if you’re a vendor, please do not purchase a ticket.
Thanks.
Shop talk
The line between physical and online retail is blurring, as more startups bring tech to the brick-and-mortar space. We mapped out 110+ startups using digital displays, automated checkout, smart dressing rooms, and more to update the retail experience.
You’ve arrived
If being listed in a CB Insights market map/research brief is the moment the real world starts to care about your startup, you should ensure your profile is 100% up to date here.
BTW, if you or your comms/PR team is updating your profile, here are a few tips:
Update often. Make sure you’re updating your profile on The Editor religiously and completely. (Not just sharing data you think makes you look good.)
Talk like a human. Avoid jargon, as we have a jargon filter built in. Know that if you manage to slip some by, it only hurts you. If you’re a 4 person company, please don’t describe yourself as “world leading.”
Be nice. If you reach out to us, be nice (this is especially for PR folks). Some PR folks are such a-holes, they do a disservice to the whole industry. We get that they are trying to do their jobs, but being a jerk doesn’t help the company you are representing; it hurts it.
No briefings. We don’t do briefings with startups or investors. If you want to pay someone for coverage of your startup, there are a host of industry analysts who are happy to take your money for coverage.
Security tokens are assets that are digitally represented on a blockchain, and often correspond to real-world assets like vehicular titles or company shares. Tokenizing real assets could make them easier to trade online.
Get the lowdown on security tokens — and 17 other notable blockchain trends — in our Blockchain Trends In 2019 report.
Source: Felix Feng
Design thinking. Blah blah blah.
Here’s what’s required to innovate:
start with empathizing
move to ideating
then throw a couple of random stand ups in there
Rinse & repeat.
Thanks to reader Paul Crowe for sharing this gem.
Get off my property
Top banks are pursuing intellectual property to stay relevant in an ultra-competitive industry.
Here’s another gem from some consultant using the age-old consultant trick of adding two random things to have them equal some other random thing.
In this case, the “equation” is as follows:
Inclusive Culture + Mutual Value = Customer Centricity
Oh, my eyes.
In any case, for all you aspiring consultants out there, take note of this great hack. Equal signs make one’s drivel look more scientific.
Keynote time
One week from today, my keynote at TRANSFORM will feature:
a story about a starving donkey
details on why the term intrapreneur is insulting to real entrepreneurs
data on the efficacy (or lack thereof) of corporate accelerators, M&A, and more
We’ll also talk about the thing that growth, innovation, and digital transformation groups do to undermine their success. (Hint: it’s about metrics.)
Prices went up $1200 earlier this week. You can get $800 off here until tomorrow using the code starvingdonkey.
Note: any old discount codes will be expiring in 24 hours as well.
Reap the rewards
Uber and Lyft both recently rolled out new loyalty programs, joining the hordes of startups and incumbents using rewards to encourage repeat customers.
Get off my property 
