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A marked shift is apparent in the world of entrepreneurship, with funding increasingly directed toward businesses with exponential growth potential that align with buyer objectives, whether they are large tech companies or private equity firms. This change has led to a more homogeneous marketplace, prioritizing scale over innovation—thus, sectors once focused on solving world problems have pivoted towards developing engaging applications designed to capture consumer attention.

The advent of hurdles in growing new businesses, combined with the reduced access to capital sources for start-ups, has only exacerbated an environment favorable to established giants.