# Appified Entrepreneur Tech-savvy consumers turn to mobile apps for business building. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 16, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-entrepreneur ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Appified Entrepreneur trend? **Appified Entrepreneur:** Taking a streamlined approach to business, modern entrepreneurs are utilizing mobile apps as a means to efficiently build their brand. By allowing tech-savvy users to build their network, gain insight and even socialize with others in the industry, these apps speak to a shift toward more autonomous, yet equally social, methods of entrepreneurship. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 12, 2015 to Nov 5, 2016 - Published: Jul 16, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Appified Entrepreneur trend ### Business Insight Apps Developing big data apps for business to provide insights through an easy to use interface. ### Streamlined Business Apps Creating smartphone apps connecting businesses and professionals for efficient networking and lead generation. ### Expenditure-Tracking Apps Developing financial tracking apps using high-tech analytics for businesses and individuals. ## What the Appified Entrepreneur trend means for industry ### For Big Data Analytics Developing pre-assembled templates and easy to use interfaces for businesses to access big data insights. ### For Entrepreneurship Creating streamlined business apps for efficient networking and lead generation for modern entrepreneurs. ### For Finance Technology Developing high-tech applications with visual representations for businesses and individuals to track their finances. ## Workshop question How can you empower modern entrepreneurs seeking socially connected resources? ## Trend signals for Appified Entrepreneur Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 39%, activity 27%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 39% - Activity: 27% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Appified Entrepreneur trend 6 featured examples from Mar 12, 2015 to Nov 5, 2016. - [Business Networking Contact Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manage-contacts): Handshake Allows Users to Manage Contacts and Share Their Info (Category: Tech) Implication: Handshake falls under the industry of business networking apps, which can incorporate the trend of centralized contact management and personalized sharing in their own platforms. - [Business Card Creation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haystack-app): The Haystack App Lets You Easily Make and Digitize Contact Cards (Category: Tech) Implication: The Haystack app's business card creation and digitization features cater to the mobile app industry. - [Streamlined Business Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-quotes): This App Helps Companies Issue Business Quotes and Forge Connections (Category: Tech) Implication: The business software sector can innovate and offer streamlined apps to help companies automate different business processes and optimize productivity. - [Business Insight Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-data-for-business): Teradata's Aster AppCenter Makes Big Data for Business Comprehensible (Category: Business) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing apps that analyze and improve customer abandonment, attribution, and website flow. - [Expenditure-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/financial-tracking): This App Offers Financial Tracking Services to Individuals & Businesses (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunities for app developers to create and improve financial tracking apps that are user-friendly and visually appealing. - [Farmer-Focused Business Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-business): This App Supports Farmers' Business Interests Via Big Data (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunities exist for agriculture tech firms to develop comprehensive tools and apps for farmers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)