The Future is Now

If it’s Wednesday, it’s Wilkinson Wire!?The last few decades of technological advancement have taught us that the future is built, not predetermined. We are shaping a world where AI is woven into the fabric of how we live, work, and create.?

AI has evolved rapidly, and we are learning just as quickly. Through evolving guardrails and a careful balance between creativity and responsibility, we are designing systems not only for efficiency but also for safety and the collective good. The opportunity to build and scale companies has never been greater.?

Young visionaries—founders, researchers, and builders—are coding the future across industries. Forbes ' new 30 Under 30 AI 2025 highlights honorees with this transformative energy. From startups like Pika, revolutionizing video creation with generative AI, to firms like Cohere, developing enterprise-ready large language models, this year’s cohort is proof that innovation is on the rise.

Fortune 's Future 50 underscores how established and emerging companies alike are thriving by embedding AI into their core offerings. Nearly every tech firm on the list utilizes AI to power transformative products and services, proving that AI is no longer just an add-on—it’s a necessity for future growth. This trend isn’t confined to giants like Nvidia; many of the firms recognized are less than a decade old, showing the power of agility and vision in driving success.

Startups are redefining entrepreneurship, and established firms are transforming strategies. The numbers speak for themselves: AI startups raised $27 billion in a single quarter this year, and the global AI market is projected to soar to $631 billion by 2028. Now is the moment to seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Tip of the Week

Great business ideas start with curiosity. Here are a few exercises to help you use AI to brainstorm business ideas and discover new opportunities for growth and innovation.

1. Innovative business ideas often emerge by blending concepts from different industries. What new product could you create by combining two ideas?
2. Repurposing existing AI tools for new markets can reveal untapped potential. How might you adapt an idea for a different application?
3. Focusing on niche markets can uncover unmet needs. Can you identify specialized customer segments and propose tailored solutions?

Prompts (for copy and paste):

1. "Let’s brainstorm business ideas by combining elements from two industries (e.g., healthcare and gaming, retail and AI). Can you propose unique mashups and explain how they could work?"
2. "Can you suggest ways to repurpose existing AI tools, like recommendation systems, image recognition, or chatbots, for new industries or audiences? Let’s brainstorm unique business ideas based on these adaptations."
3. "Help me brainstorm business ideas for niche markets. Can you identify specific underserved customer segments or industries and propose AI-driven solutions tailored to their needs?"