MKM Partners' Kulkarni on 2021 Tech Trends

The video discusses predictions for the tech industry, focusing on Web 3.0's potential to decentralize data control, the role of SPACs in tech IPOs, and regulatory challenges for companies like Uber and Facebook. It also speculates on Apple's growth prospects, highlighting new ventures like advertising. The speaker emphasizes the evolving landscape of technology and investment, with a hopeful outlook for the future.

What is the primary goal of Web 3.0 as discussed in the video?

• To increase internet speed

• To improve online shopping experiences

• To enhance social media platforms

• To shift data control from large companies to smaller ones

How do SPACs benefit smaller tech companies?

• By providing them with free marketing

• By allowing them to go public through a smaller IPO

• By offering them tax incentives

• By reducing their operational costs

What was a significant trend in SPACs during the year discussed?

• A decrease in the number of SPACs

• An increase in the quality of companies going public

• A SPAC tsunami with a slight lowering of company standards

• A focus on international companies

What is a potential factor that could ease regulatory risks for Uber?

• New legislative changes in gig economy employment

• Higher fuel prices

• A decrease in ride-sharing demand

• Increased competition

What new area is Apple exploring that could contribute to its growth?

• Healthcare

• Space exploration

• Advertising

• Automobile manufacturing