Smart Startups Think Global But Act Hyperlocal

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called "hyperlocal." The term first appeared five years ago, but the model is now very common.

Martin Zwilling

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