Well, this is how I see it. We have small startup X who's goal is to disrupt the Y industry by creating Z with blockchain and AI technology....then world domination!!! That's the mindset, the narrative that is present. Go big or go home.
Well, add small Startup X with the help of VC money. What happens? Big corporation G purchases startup X and all the innovative, problem solving, and intellectual property that X has created. I say bravo to Startup X, but I have to wonder, what does that do for small business owners. The very target audience that blockchain (P2P) would most benefit.
I'm just exploring ideas that change the conversation to the mindset of creating and nurturing blockchain/AI systems that would improve small businesses. Small businesses staying small. Yes, I know it sounds counterintuitive. Hear's a thought. How about growing, taking baby steps and moving from a small business into a bigger small business without the initial goal of scaling. I get it, we have the zero sum game mentality.
Currently Blockchain and AI are the most promising game chaining technology. How can this technology help the micro-business owner turn into a small business owner and so forth. Blockchain is the technology that promises innovative ways to solve problems via peer to peer (P2P). Must the small business wait until this game chaining technology trickles down to them?
These technologies have the potential to solve problems for the writer (intellectual property) , beauty salon owner, supply chain, the list is endless. Most of these small businesses are probably not aware of this technology.
Now don't get me wrong, I think funding is important for technology and advancement however, does anyone bootstrap anymore?