Category
Business
Ritual Sampling
Trend cluster
Category
Stimulated
Disruption
Entrepreneurial thinkers can swap ideas to easier find inspiration.
4.2
Trend score
What's Happening
What is the Stimulated Disruption trend?
Stimulated Disruption: Trend Hunter's research shows that younger members of Gen X -- dubbed 'Generation Xenos' -- are more likely to start businesses than Millennials. Their inherent desire to think disruptively means they spend more time ideating than other entrepreneurial generations. This process is streamlined through listening tools and social networks solely dedicated to stimulating creativity.
Trend themes
Themes within the Stimulated Disruption trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Entrepreneurial Generation Gap
Generation Xenos are more likely to start businesses than Millennials due to their inherent desire to think disruptively.
02
Entrepreneurial Support Networks
Platforms and networks like Upmetrics.co, Leapcrowd, Artscape and coHounder offer support to entrepreneurs to develop their businesses.
03
Social Cryptocurrency Listening Platforms
SocialCrypto allows investors to access insights of cryptocurrency trends and understand market changes.
Industry implications
What the Stimulated Disruption trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Entrepreneurship
These trends benefit entrepreneurs in ideation, planning, networking, and finding co-founders.
For
Social Networks and Communities
Entrepreneurs, artists and investors can benefit from these trends and platforms by connecting and sharing ideas and experiences.
For
Cryptocurrency
Investors benefit from SocialCrypto by staying on top of trends and making informed decisions.
Workshop question
How are you giving your more insatiable team members a platform for disruption?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Stimulated Disruption
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 46%, freshness 8%.
Popularity71%
Activity46%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Stimulated Disruption trend
5 featured examples from Apr 25 to Jul 5, 2018CategoryTech
Entrepreneurial Social Networks
The 'Leapcrowd' Platform Helps Entrepreneurs Connect
Social networking platforms can take advantage of the rise of entrepreneurial spirit by catering to their needs.
CategoryBusiness
Business Co-Founder Networks
'coHounder' Helps Entrepreneurs Find Co-Founders for Businesses
coHounder is a disruptive innovation opportunity for start-ups looking to build a more diverse and talented team of co-founders for their business.
CategoryTech
Entrepreneur-Guiding Platforms
The 'Upmetrics.co' Business Plan Software Brings Ideas to Life
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing user-friendly business plan software that simplifies the process for entrepreneurs.
CategoryLifestyle
Social Cryptocurrency Insight Platforms
'SocialCrypto' Listens to What's Being Said About Crypto
Social media analytics firms that can develop specialized tools to track cryptocurrency trends on social media.
CategoryLifestyle
Creativity-Stimulating Communities
Artscape Formulates a Community to Make Space for Creativity
Real estate developers can align with creative placemaking initiatives to build unique and engaging communities that showcase local artists.
