Now that there is a broad consensus emerging on how QR Codes can help make interactivity between online and offline world better, the only missing links lingering in stakeholders minds are where to invest, how to identify opportunities, when and what to profit from and offer to end users/customers. [...] Continue reading →

Emerging businesses are tricky. Though they even manage VC/PE funding, for every 10 such business models that are forecasted for sure success, 8 of them disappear with in the first 1000 days. I have been observing 2 business models for the last 3 years and now with certain degree of confidence can say that by [...] Continue reading →

              Quick responses and Quirkier Uses – we have to accept we are living in a QR World. These images would further reinforce how QR is spreading virally across the globe and across industries. 1)Airlines   2) Business Cards   3) QR Social Media   [...] Continue reading →

This Santa is very liberal in doling out gifts…I am talking about Santa Monica where 2 major events are lined up this coming week. They are:  1) DOMAINfest This is the first major event of 2012 in the domaining space and sets the tone for the rest of the year. In a way, it [...] Continue reading →

Having seen many booms and busts over the last 2 decades, I had my fair share of encounters with few bubbles and busts. Looking at the macro economic scenario today and the prevailing internet space, few things are shouting for my attention and I find decent opportunities to invest in these verticals. Without much ado, here [...] Continue reading →

Here, There, Everywhere…the QR movement is spreading fast and soon QRs may “Occupy Timesquare.” Research Firms on QR: 1) Gartner says smartphone sales were expected to total nearly 500 million units worldwide in 2011 and jump to 1.8 billion by 2015. 2) Scanbuy reports that its system processed more than 20 million scans in the first [...] Continue reading →

QR-in-a-Box: the NEW QRdentity Business Cards, Tattoos, Stickers, Signs, Shirts, Chains, Ads – you name it, if it’s innovative and increases retail participation, Fortune 500 companies are game for it. A new study by Burson-Marsteller titled “The Fortune 50 Use of Mobile” has found that 22% of the Fortune 50 are placing QR codes [...] Continue reading →