Gain a wealth of wisdom and vision from Steve Case, one of America's most accomplished entrepreneurs, as he predicts the Third Wave of the internet and how it will transform our lives.
The Third Wave: The Future of Entrepreneurship in America
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If you ever heard those three magic words: "You've got mail," you know what an impact Steve Case made on the first generation of the world wide web. See what he has to say about the next generation of the internet.
If you ever heard those three magic words: "You've got mail," you know what an impact Steve Case made on the first generation of the world wide web. See what he has to say about the next generation of the internet.
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JCortes from
The future is grim and scary!
I am sure the presenter is a great guy, but the course offers very little useful information. The course was very successful in establishing that the future for entrepreneurs will be very difficult, you are not prepared, and you will most likely fail. I liked that I learned few historical facts.
Date published: 2020-11-03
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szarka from
There's no there here
This is hands-down the most disappointing "course" I've purchased in my long time as a Great Courses customer. It's not so much a course so much as vague commentary by the author—full of assertions unsupported by any evidence. It's also quite short and doesn't even include a guidebook.
Date published: 2020-07-09
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btnjeff from
A very well thought out history and future focus
I really enjoyed this course and listened it in full 3x. The first hand discussion of barriers Mr. Case and others encountered in developing technology for the internet was a great way of showing how people have to adapt and try new methods and what others call luck is actually the 40,000th try that finally worked. The first wave discussion makes you appreciate how much will need to change to realize the third wave. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2018-11-22
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DrLew from
Consider this mini course!
I bought the course because of the speaker and found the contents stimulating
Date published: 2018-08-20
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Sigh from
Platitudes
Sorry, probably the most disappointing of the GCs I’ve purchaded over the years. Expensive and yet devoid of any true insights.
Date published: 2018-06-06
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Todd S from
Great course and valuable information!!!
Excellent course!! Key insight and valuable information. I really enjoyed this course.
Date published: 2018-06-05
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jbarbon from
These lectures will help people navigate the waves
Listening to these lectures reminded me of the book by Toffler which is referenced. The discourse was well organized and delivered with effective examples and references from real world experiences.
Date published: 2018-04-22
Overview
Trailer
01: What Is the Third Wave of the Internet?
After introducing the original concept of The Third Wave by futurist Alvin Toffler, which examined the transition of human society from Agrarian to Industrial to the Information Age, Mr. Case explains how he’s adapted Toffler’s idea to describe the three waves of the Internet. He provides insights into the First Wave (1985–1999) when the Internet was created, the Second Wave (2000–2015) when companies built programs and apps on top of it, and what we should expect to see during the current Third Wave, a period that will integrate the Internet into our daily lives more deeply than ever before.
12 min
02: The Rise of the Rest and Impact Investing
You’ll discover the many ways the Third Wave will impact entrepreneurs, CEOs, and policymaker. Mr. Case examines how impact investing and social responsibility will play prominent roles in the future, and how capital investment and economic opportunity will be more evenly distributed across the United States to allow for what he calls the “Rise of the Rest.”
15 min
03: Partnerships, Policy, and Perseverance
Mr. Case argues that success in the Third Wave will require strategies and ways of thinking to which Second Wave entrepreneurs are unaccustomed. At America Online, Mr. Case discovered the importance of forging partnerships with established or emerging organizations, of changing and even reinventing itself to adapt to disruption by new competitors, and of persevering in the face of unforeseen challenges. Third Wave companies will need to internalize these lessons from the First Wave if they want to survive.
11 min
04: The Role of Entrepreneurs in the Third Wave
The overnight startup success stories that were common in the Second Wave will be rare in the Third Wave. Mr. Case demonstrates how the Third Wave will open up opportunities for entrepreneurs who are experts in their fields, introducing a movement to create foundational growth in places outside New York, Boston, and Silicon Valley, and requiring strong relationships with government.
8 min
05: The Role of CEOs and Corporations in the Third Wave
In the Third Wave, established CEOs will face challenges like never before as competition and disruption come at them from every angle and at unprecedented speed. Incumbent corporations will need to remain nimble and embrace a start-up mentality to keep up. Citing real-life examples, Mr. Case explains how and why various business models either failed or succeeded in their efforts to remain relevant.
14 min
06: The Role of Government in the Third Wave
Mr. Case walks through the stages of business growth and outlines why Third Wave companies will require a certain level of government support. He also points out that government regulation will be necessary to address the potential risks of new technology, particularly those involving privacy and security. Looking at the world market, he shows why America’s global leadership is at risk if we don’t maintain a vibrant and welcoming entrepreneurial environment.
11 min
07: Seize the Future: R.E.S.T.A.R.T. America
Mr. Case presents a new playbook to jumpstart America’s entrepreneurial engine and preserve the American dream. He refers to his plan as R.E.S.T.A.R.T. Agenda, and as he walks you through each step of the process, you’ll see how communities, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and policymakers can seize the future by preparing for the Third Wave.
17 min
