Seven Future Business Changes Not To Be Ignored

Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, recently shared her thoughts on The Diary of a CEO podcast about how the world is changing fast, and the future business changes.

Her message is clear; these seven shifts are shaping the future, and leaders, businesses, and investors need to pay attention.

1. AI Will Change Every Industry

AI isn’t just another tool - it will impact nearly every part of work and life. From farming to healthcare to banking, those who use AI well will get ahead. Those who ignore it may struggle.

2. Robots Will Do More Work

With rising costs and not enough workers in some countries, robots and machines will take on more tasks. Companies that use automation early will become more efficient and competitive.

3. New Energy is Coming Fast

The shift from oil and gas to clean energy is speeding up. Cathie believes battery storage and renewable energy are areas many people are underestimating - and these could be big opportunities in the years ahead.

4. Healthcare Will Change at the DNA Level

The way we fight illness is changing. DNA testing and gene editing are making it possible to prevent or fix diseases before they become serious. This could save huge costs and improve lives around the world.

5. People Are Living Online

More people are streaming, learning online, and using digital money. Cathie says the companies that fully embrace these digital habits will leave behind those still stuck in the old, physical ways of doing business.

6. Markets Don’t Understand Tech Yet

Investors and stock markets are slow to realise how big these tech changes are. This means there’s a chance for those who think long-term and can cope with some short-term ups and downs.

7. Supply Chains Will Move Closer to Home

With global risks rising, companies will make products closer to where they are sold. Local factories, using robots and AI, will reduce the need for distant suppliers.

Cathie Wood is not selling hype - she speaks directly and in simple language. She’s explaining where the real, lasting change is happening.

Leaders who learn about these trends early will make better choices for their organisations, their people, and the future.

They overlay with my 2030 tech trends, which I'm now presenting at events and offsites. Email me to learn more.