Looking Ahead: Five Opportunities on The Horizon According to Tech Leaders

Tech industry leaders and thinkers gathered for a series of fireside chats to discuss various topics such as entrepreneurship, mental health, leveling the playing field, expecting the unexpected, and the future of video conferencing. Anu Hariharan from Y Combinator's Continuity Fund highlighted the global opportunity for entrepreneurs, predicting that at least 50% of startups will be headquartered outside the US in a decade. Karan Singh, co-founder and COO of Ginger, shared his vision of a world where mental health is never an obstacle and how virtual care can become more democratic and equitable. Jennifer Hyman, CEO and co-founder of Rent the Runway, expressed optimism that flexible work arrangements post-vaccine will help level the playing field for women in the workplace. Eric Schmidt, former CEO & Executive Chairman of Google, emphasized the importance of machine learning investments and how they will yield unexpected applications. Lastly, Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan discussed the limitations of video conferencing compared to face-to-face meetings but expressed confidence that technology advancements could eventually make online communication better than in-person interactions.