# Stimulated Disruption Entrepreneurial thinkers can swap ideas to easier find inspiration. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Aug 27, 2018 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/stimulated-disruption ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 25 to Jul 5, 2018 - Published: Aug 27, 2018 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Stimulated Disruption trend ### Entrepreneurial Generation Gap Generation Xenos are more likely to start businesses than Millennials due to their inherent desire to think disruptively. ### Entrepreneurial Support Networks Platforms and networks like Upmetrics.co, Leapcrowd, Artscape and coHounder offer support to entrepreneurs to develop their businesses. ### Social Cryptocurrency Listening Platforms SocialCrypto allows investors to access insights of cryptocurrency trends and understand market changes. ## What the Stimulated Disruption trend means for industry ### For 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 for Stimulated Disruption Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 46%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 46% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Stimulated Disruption trend 5 featured examples from Apr 25 to Jul 5, 2018. - [Entrepreneurial Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapcrowd): The 'Leapcrowd' Platform Helps Entrepreneurs Connect (Category: Tech) Implication: Social networking platforms can take advantage of the rise of entrepreneurial spirit by catering to their needs. - [Business Co-Founder Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cohounder): 'coHounder' Helps Entrepreneurs Find Co-Founders for Businesses (Category: Business) Implication: coHounder is a disruptive innovation opportunity for start-ups looking to build a more diverse and talented team of co-founders for their business. - [Entrepreneur-Guiding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-plan-software): The 'Upmetrics.co' Business Plan Software Brings Ideas to Life (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing user-friendly business plan software that simplifies the process for entrepreneurs. - [Social Cryptocurrency Insight Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socialcrypto): 'SocialCrypto' Listens to What's Being Said About Crypto (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Social media analytics firms that can develop specialized tools to track cryptocurrency trends on social media. - [Creativity-Stimulating Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artscape): Artscape Formulates a Community to Make Space for Creativity (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Real estate developers can align with creative placemaking initiatives to build unique and engaging communities that showcase local artists. ## Recent trend clusters - [Ritual Sampling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-discovery-boxes) (Business) - [Keepsake Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/holiday-countdown-gifts) (Business) - [Polarized Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/polarized-marketing) (Marketing) - [Seasonal Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/seasonal-storytelling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Business - [Social Wellness Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-and-tonics-new-yorkville) - [Fragrant Body Care Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fridays-body-collection1) - [Spice Discovery Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-countdown-calendars) - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)