Startups have an inherently predictive quality. As the innovation engines of the economy, what startups figured out in 2011 will likely appear on other sectors’ trend lists in 2012.
And if it doesn’t, it will be replaced quickly. For instance, in 2011 group messaging both took off — with more new companies than we could count — and all but shut down, as the startups with most traction were scooped up and repurposed by giant companies.
Things change quickly in the startup world, which makes for trends more exciting and more distinct than any other industry. These six trends in particular stood out to us in 2011. Let us know what you’d add to the list in the comments below.
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