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Thought Leader and Influencer Interview with Maribel Lopez Founder and Principal Analyst, Lopez Research LLC

Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Maribel Lopez Social Media: LinkedIn | X Book: Right-Time Experiences: Driving Revenue with Mobile and Big Data. After several technology marketing and market research industry analyst roles, I took the leap and created my own independent analyst practice in 2008.

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PLAYING IT SAFE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS THING YOU CAN DO

Innovation 360 Group

At the same time, big box retailers started selling CDs at massive discounts to hold onto customers that were disappearing into ecommerce. It’s not a coincidence that Stockholm’s Spotify suddenly sprouted up in 2008, among the ruins of music industry giants. So, what is the biggest risk you can take?

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The End of the Future is Here

Innovation Excellence

The financial crisis of 2008 changed neoliberalism further: the archetype of the big business CEOs, in a tailor-made suit, shifted towards the one of the tech-nerd, wearing t-shirt, jeans and sneakers, while becoming a billionaire. Everybody can make it big time, by launching their own start-up. We are all unicorns.