Our community is fortunate to have so many brilliant, insightful entrepreneurs and creatives and so many of them have front row, ground level seats that allow them to see emerging trends before the so-called experts, industry leaders, etc. We wanted to create a space to connect members of our community where they could share these insights on trends and opportunities they are seeing.

Tiana Thurber

Many trends happen within the vintage buying and collecting community. Currently, we are seeing a rise in Uranium Glass sales, when we get a piece in the store it is gone within a few days. Read more>>

Tom Brown

As social media continues to dominate the media landscape, the importance of being a ‘creator’ has skyrocketed. Today, not only do businesses, regardless of their industry, need to be active on social media and produce engaging content, but entrepreneurs are also finding it increasingly essential to cultivate a personal brand. Read more>>

Ashley Taylor

One of the most notable shifts in the industry is the increasing popularity of lab-grown diamonds. This trend is driven by consumers’ desire for more affordable and ethical options. Read more>>

Julie Johnson

As a passionate learning experience designer deeply invested in creating accessible e-learning solutions, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement witnessing the growing emphasis on mental health considerations within our industry. Read more>>

Heather Boddy

My biggest gripe with the fitness industry as a whole is that it teaches people that they are a problem that needs to be fixed. It leads with shame and makes people feel bad about how they look and forces them to want to make changes from a place of punishing your body for the way it looks right now. Read more>>

Susana Chen

One of the biggest trends we’re seeing is the rise of personalized, artist-driven products that can reach niche audiences worldwide. At Never Have I Ever Shop, we’ve tapped into this by being the first artist-licensed press-on nail brand. Read more>>

Netta Jenkins

The biggest trends across all industries regarding the creation of inclusive workplaces highlight several critical areas for improvement. Read more>>

Danyang Ma

The design industry is booming with fast-spreading small media, including NFTs, memes, stories, short videos, etc. Within the context of mobile-first Internet culture, it has become increasingly common for non-professionals to create a remixed design piece and then endow layers of meaning to it. Read more>>

Maggie Rose Macar

One of the biggest trends in the startup industry is the perceived necessity of integrating AI components into products and services. Many founders believe that AI is crucial for attracting investors and staying competitive. Read more>>