Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle
#722 Revisiting the History of Digital Nomadism, AI For Connecting Founders, and the Big Focus Problem
Oct 5, 2023
Exploring the early days and future of digital nomadism. Introducing a new AI feature for connecting founders. Comparing TikTok to Amazon in 2014. Discussing compound startup theory and the problem with limiting definitions. Reflecting on childhood lessons in business. Excitement for an upcoming event in Bangkok. Tracing the evolution of digital nomadism. Optimism about the future and the benefits of being on the edge of a trend.
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- Digital nomadism exploded in popularity from around 2008 onwards, enabled by technology such as Wi-Fi and social media.
- The future of digital nomadism will continue to thrive as technology advances and remote work becomes more prevalent, offering freedom and flexibility to those who prioritize it.
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The Evolution of Digital Nomadism
The podcast episode explores the evolution of digital nomadism, highlighting how it exploded in popularity from around 2008 onwards. It discusses the early days of digital nomadism, when it was still relatively unknown and illegible to many. The hosts reflect on their own experiences as digital nomads in the institutional era, where remote work became more mainstream, and having a job while traveling the world became possible. They also touch on the importance of technology, such as Wi-Fi, VoIP, and social media, in enabling and shaping the digital nomad lifestyle.
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