Entrepreneur Steve Case, co-founder of AOL, took on a different role at SXSW: history professor and Internet savant.

BY: Javarius Gay
Steve Case whom is the co-founder of AOL explains how the internet is valuable and continues to increase in people that use it on a daily basis. He stated that companies like Google, Twitter and Facebook are able to excel in many ways because of how many people use the internet in today's society. People that use the internet is on its all time high and continues to increase more and more. Companies that look to benefit and expand their market understand the best way to do so is by taking over the internet. This way you can reach out to millions of people with a click of a button. The article states that more than half of our economy uses the internet and is increasing more and more each day.
It took AOL 10 years to reach 10 million users. The pace is growing rapidly because it took Facebook 10 months and Snapchat reach 1 million in 10 weeks. Society is becoming more internet friendly and lean on the internet for many of resources. Image in another 10 years where it would be with this unbelievable pace that it is already going on.
Case stated that "The pace of change and the threat of disruption creates tremendous opportunities for entrepreneurs if they understand the battle ahead" which means that the day of age is changing for entrepreneurs and its for the better. The internet makes it a lot easier to sell your company or your organization in so many ways because of the benefits the internet brings.

2 comments:

  1. As an entrepreneur, it tells me that the only way for to be successful is to pursue something online . Right now we are at the peak of technology development. Pretty soon everything will be done through mobile devises. I am preparing my self for this transition into technology . When thinking about my future career , I must become more develped in technical skills .

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  2. Indeed, society is leaning on the internet for many resources. Great point! Eventually, every single thing will be able to complete with your iPhones and android devices. I am curious as to how the internet makes it easier to sell your company. I know advertisement is enhances; however, what are more benefits that the internet brings?

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