I have a theory that hasn’t been tested yet, so I’ve been reaching out to my network for input–on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, lots of emails, a few chats over coffee, and now here. First, some background. What has happened in the economy is like the difference between B.C. and A.D., like before the Great Depression and after, like 9/10 and  9/11, like before the Web and after. Some people are calling it a “reset,” which it is, only that’s not a big enough word to describe it.

Here’s my thesis: In this new world, there are going to be billions and trillions of dollars made in hundreds of thousands of new startup businesses, most of them small with sales in the millions and healthy profits.

BUT….these startups are being created with a new set of assumptions, business models and rules that were unimaginable Before.

So my questions for you are:

What will the new businesses be? And what are the new rules?

Looking forward to your reply.

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